Lookman and Troost-Ekong Up for 2024 CAF Player of the Year

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the nominees for the 2024 Player of the Year award on their social media platforms this Thursday.

The 10-man shortlist includes Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong. Other contenders are Achraf Hakimi from Morocco, Simon Adingra from Cote d'Ivoire, and Ronwen Williams from South Africa.

Ademola Lookman's performance in 2024 has been notable, scoring six non-penalty international goals for Nigeria, the highest among all African players this year. His overall impact on the field is significant, with a total of 33 goal involvements for both club and country. This includes a streak of eight goals and six assists towards the end of the previous season and an impressive start to this season with five goals and three assists.

Further information will be provided later.