Nigerian Legend Praises Ademola Lookman

Jay-Jay Okocha Hails Ademola Lookman After African Player of the Year Win

Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has congratulated Ademola Lookman following his triumph as African Player of the Year at the CAF Awards.

Lookman, the Super Eagles striker, claimed the prestigious award at the ceremony in Marrakesh, Morocco, this past weekend, after an outstanding year with both Atalanta and the Nigerian national team.

The London-born forward impressed with a hat-trick in Atalantas UEFA Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen, and also found the net six times for the Super Eagles in 2024.

Okocha, who captained the Super Eagles during his playing career, praised the 27-year-old for his attitude and professionalism. The CAF Award is not just about how well you play on the pitch, Okocha said in an interview with Soccer TVs YouTube channel, as reported by The Sun. Your attitude on the pitch, your reactions to fellow players, and your responses to coaches are all factors that are tested before we even talk about tactical performances.