Lagos just got a little more golden. On Thursday, reigning African Footballer of the Year and Super Eagles’ pride, Ademola Lookman, paid a high-profile visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence, clutching the iconic 2024 CAF African Player of the Year trophy.
Lookman, the 27-year-old Atalanta superstar, didn’t just bring hardware—he brought history. After snatching the prestigious crown from compatriot Victor Osimhen in Marrakech last December, Lookman has continued to dazzle on the global stage. His hat-trick in the Europa League final shot Atalanta straight into the record books, delivering the Italian club their first-ever European trophy. With 15 goals in the 2024/2025 campaign, Lookman also fired Atalanta into next season’s UEFA Champions League, cementing his spot as a true African giant.
Currently unwinding in Lagos after a record-breaking season, Lookman’s visit is a celebration not just of personal glory, but of Nigeria’s unshakable presence on the football map. The streets are talking, and the whole nation is watching—Ademola Lookman is living proof that African dreams travel far, but always return home.
