A heartwarming video of Super Eagles and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman celebrating his CAF African Player of the Year win with his parents and girlfriend has surfaced online, stirring an outpouring of emotions among fans.

Lookman clinched the prestigious title at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards held on December 16th in Marrakech, Morocco.

The glittering ceremony celebrated Africa’s finest football talents, with Lookman emerging victorious over tough competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, and South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.

As Lookman took to the stage to deliver his acceptance speech, he left a lasting impression by expressing his gratitude not only in English but also in Yoruba, paying homage to his cultural roots.

This heartfelt gesture sparked a wave of reactions online, with many lauding his humility and connection to his heritage.

In a clip that has captured the attention of netizens, Lookman is seen sharing an emotional embrace with his father, a moment that encapsulates the pride and joy of his achievement.

Another beautiful scene shows the football star posing for pictures with both his father and mother, their smiles radiating the significance of the occasion.

Lookman also shared an intimate moment with his girlfriend in another viral video. The couple, visibly elated, celebrated his win with a loving kiss, symbolizing the personal joy behind the professional milestone.

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled its final shortlist for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year award on Monday, November 18, 2024. The announcement, made exactly a month ahead of the awards ceremony, also included nominees for other key categories.

This year’s nominees were selected from an initial pool of players based on their exceptional performances for both club and country during the year.

Final Nominees for CAF Player of the Year
The five finalists for the prestigious Men’s Player of the Year award are:
Ademola Lookman  (Nigeria & Atalanta)
Simon Adingra (Côte d’Ivoire & Brighton & Hove Albion)
Serhou Guirassy (Guinea & Borussia Dortmund)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco & Paris Saint-Germain)
Ronwen Williams (South Africa & Mamelodi Sundowns)

National Team of the Year Nominees
The Super Eagles of Nigeria earned a nomination for the National Team of the Year, competing alongside other strong contenders such as:
Côte d’Ivoire (Winners of the last AFCON)
DR Congo
South Africa
Sudan

The CAF Awards celebrate outstanding talent in African football, and the anticipation continues to grow as fans await the ceremony, where the continent’s football elite will be honoured for their achievements.

Here are the other Award categories;

GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR

Andre Onana (Cameroon / Manchester United)
Yahia Fofana (Cote d’Ivoire / Angers SCO)
Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt / Al Ahly)
Stanley Nwabali (Nigeria / Chippa United)
Ronwen Wlliams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)

INTERCLUB PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Issoufou Dayo (Burkina Faso / RS Berkane)
Ahmed Sayed ‘Zizo’ (Egypt / Zamalek)
Hussein El Shahat (Egypt / Al Ahly)
Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt / Al Ahly)
Ronwen Wlliams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)

COACH OF THE YEAR

Pedro Goncalves (Angola)
Emerse Fae (Cote d’Ivoire)
Sebastien Desabre (DR Congo)
Marcel Koller (Al Ahly)
Hugo Broos (South Africa)

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Karim Konate (Cote d’Ivoire / Salzburg)
Oumar Diakite (Cote d’Ivoire / Reims)
Yankuba Minteh (Gambia / Brighton & Hove Albion)
Eliesse Ben Seghir (Morocco / AS Monaco)
Lamine Camara (Senegal / AS Monaco)

CLUB OF THE YEAR

Al Ahly (Egypt)
Zamalek (Egypt)
RS Berkane (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)

When is the 2024 CAF Awards?

The award ceremony will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024.

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The 2024 CAF Awards are set to celebrate the year’s top achievements in African football, recognizing exceptional players and clubs across various categories in men’s and women’s competitions.

CAF has just released the full list of nominees who will vie for honours at the ceremony slated for December in Marrakesh, Morocco.

This prestigious annual event showcases Africa’s football talent, spotlighting standout players, teams, coaches, and emerging talents across multiple award categories.

The final contenders in each category reflect a blend of seasoned stars and breakout talents, highlighting those who have delivered exceptional performances in club and international competitions throughout the year. The event promises to be a thrilling showcase of African football’s finest talent.

Men’s National Team of the Year

• Angola
• Burkina Faso
• Ivory Coast
• DR Congo
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Nigeria
• South Africa
• Sudan
• Uganda

Men’s Young Player of the Year

• Carlos Baleba
• Karim Konaté
• Oumar Diakite
• Yankuba Minteh
• Abdul Aziz Issah
• Bilal El Khannouss
• Eliesse Ben Seghir
• El Hadji Malick Diouf
• Lamine Camara
• Amanallah Memmiche

Men’s Interclub Player of the Year

• Oussama Benbot
• Issoufou Dayo
• Ahmed Sayed ‘Zizo’
• Hussein El Shahat
• Mostafa Shobeir
• Abdul Aziz Issah
• John Antwi
• Amanallah Memmiche
• Yassine Meriah
• Ronwen Williams

Men’s Player of the Year

• Ademola Lookman
• Amine Gouiri
• Achraf Hakimi
• Chancel Mbemba
• Ronwen Williams
• Sehoru Guirassy
• Simon Adingra
• Soufinane Rahimi
• William Troost-Ekoong

Men’s Club of the Year

• Petro Luanda
• TP Mazembe
• Al Ahly
• Zamalek
• Dreams FC
• RS Berkane
• Mamelodi Sundowns
• Simba SC
• Yanga
• Esperance de Tunis

Coach of the Year

• Pedro Gonçalves (Angola)
• Brahima Traore (Burkina Faso)
• Emerse Faé (Côte d’Ivoire)
• José Gomes (Zamalek)
• Marcel Koller (Al Ahly)
• Chiquinho (Mozambique)
• Hugo Broos (South Africa)
• Florent Ibenge (Al Hilal)
• Kwesi Appiah (Sudan)

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2024 Africa Player of the Year Award will take place in Marrakesh, Morocco, marking its third consecutive year in this location.

This annual event recognizes outstanding performances from players and clubs across all football competitions for both men and women.

CAF shared the announcement on its official X account on October 24, 2024, stating:

“The CAFAwards24 will be hosted in the tourist city of Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024.”

While the final list of nominees for Africa’s Best Player has not yet been confirmed, several prominent players are anticipated to be in contention for the prestigious award. Notable names include Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, and Morocco’s Brahim Díaz, all of whom have delivered impressive performances in their leagues and competitions this year.

The CAF awards will also include categories such as Youth Player of the Year, Club of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Team of the Year, and Coach of the Year, among others.

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