Ademola Lookman favorite for CAF Player of the Year 2024

Inspired by Ademola Lookman's brilliant play at "Atalanta" and for Nigeria, he is the leading contender for the CAF Player of the Year award.

Ademola Lookman is seen by experts as the foremost candidate to replace Victor Osimhen as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Player of the Year. His position is a reward for outstanding accomplishments in 2024, including winning the UEFA Europa League final with "Atalanta", supporting "La Dea"'s strong start in the current Serie A season, and helping Nigeria reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Spectacular performances at both club and national levels have earned him global recognition, including a high profile in the Ballon d'Or ranking and a presence at the "Globe Soccer Awards 2024".

Nonetheless, the other four nominees for the CAF Player of the Year – Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy and Ronwen Williams – all have compelling cases for their candidacies. Let's review their achievements, which may give them an edge over Lookman.

Achraf Hakimi: Olympic bronze medalist. For "Paris Saint-Germain", he won "Ligue 1" and reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. However, he particularly distinguished himself with the Moroccan national team, achieving the first-ever North African Olympic football medal (bronze).

Simon Adingra: African Cup of Nations triumph with Ivory Coast. In the 2023/24 season, he made his Premier League debut, but his standout moment came in the African Cup of Nations.

Serhou Guirassy: Africa's leading scorer in Europe. The French-Guinean played a key role in "Stuttgart"'s rise, scoring 30 goals in 30 matches and helping the club qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

Ronwen Williams: Safe hands in the Africa Cup of Nations. With "Mamelodi Sundowns", the South African national team thanks to his stunning goalkeeping skills became the sensation of the tournament.