Lookman Is Unique Okocha And Kanu Explain Why Atalanta Star Is Africa's Best Player In 2024

Two of Nigerias greatest football legends, Austin Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu, have praised Ademola Lookman for his outstanding attitude on and off the pitch, crediting it as a key factor in the Atalanta forward's triumph at the 2024 CAF Footballer of the Year awards, .

Lookman, who had a stellar year with Atalanta and the Nigerian national team, was crowned African Player of the Year during a star-studded ceremony in Marrakesh, Morocco.

The Nigerian international outshone high-profile contenders, including PSG's Achraf Hakimi, Brightons Simon Adingra, and Borussia Dortmunds Serhou Guirassy, to claim the prestigious honour.

Speaking via Soccer TVs YouTube channel as per the Sun , Okocha lauded Lookman as a role model for aspiring athletes.

Okocha, renowned for his midfield brilliance, described Lookman as " an epitome of good sportsmanship and a perfect gentleman ," adding,