Lagos just got a taste of football royalty. In a ceremony that sent the city’s energy off the charts, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu welcomed the reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, to Lagos House, Marina, with the prestigious 2024 CAF Player of the Year trophy gleaming between them.
In the striking images, Lookman is all smiles, decked out in a casual zip-up top, sharing a golden moment with Governor Sanwo-Olu, who beams with pride in his signature blue attire and cap. The backdrop? The Governor of Lagos seal and portraits of Lagos’ top political leaders, grounding the moment in Lagos history. They pose together, hands gripping the iconic gold trophy—a symbol of Nigerian greatness on the global stage.
In another photo, the duo is joined by government officials, further amplifying the pride in Lagos’ son. One candid shot shows Lookman and Sanwo-Olu in conversation, both relaxed, the CAF trophy sparkling on a table between them—a moment that screams legacy.
Governor Sanwo-Olu dropped a message that hits home:
“Today, I received Ademola Lookman, our 2024 CAF Player of the Year, at Lagos House, Marina. His journey is a powerful reminder of how far passion, discipline, and hard work can take you. He is focused, grounded, and fully aware of the responsibility he carries as a role model for millions of young Nigerians.
Thank you, Ademola, for flying the Nigerian flag high and showing the world what we’re made of.”
This star-studded Lagos visit comes hot on the heels of Lookman’s high-profile audience with President Bola Tinubu, where the Super Eagles talisman presented his award. Lookman’s story is a blueprint for every hustling Nigerian youth—proof that “Naija no dey carry last.”
The 27-year-old Atalanta forward, still basking in the glow of his UEFA Europa League final hat-trick and a stellar season in Italy, is Lagos’ pride and Nigeria’s golden boy. Salute to a true role model.
