The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has congratulated Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for clinching the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award. In a statement released by the committee’s media team, Honourable Amadu hailed Lookman’s achievement as a proud moment for Nigeria, emphasizing his dedication and resilience.
Lookman emerged victorious ahead of Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra of Ivory Coast, and Serhou Guirassy of Guinea, claiming Africa’s most prestigious individual football accolade.
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Honourable Amadu also commended other Nigerian winners at the awards, including Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was named Best Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, and the Super Falcons, who were recognized as the Women’s Team of the Year.
“Winning the African Best award is a testament to Lookman’s hard work, consistency, and the true Nigerian spirit of resilience and doggedness,” Honourable Amadu said. “This remarkable achievement reinforces Nigeria’s status as a leading talent hub in African football.”
The Chairman expressed optimism that Lookman’s victory would inspire the Super Eagles to reignite their 2026 World Cup campaign. “With Lookman winning the African Best award, it will serve as a big catalyst for us to get our World Cup campaign back on track. I have no doubt the Super Eagles have all it takes to succeed,” he added.
Honourable Amadu further assured support for women’s football in Nigeria, pledging the committee’s commitment to assisting the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). “For Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super Falcons, the House Committee on Sports will continue to support the growth of women’s football and ensure that Nigeria remains the number one women’s football team on the continent,” he concluded.
The 2024 awards highlight Nigeria’s dominance in African football and the country’s continued excellence on the global stage.