Ademola Lookman was spotted on the streets of Lagos proudly displaying his CAF award to spectators.
The 27-year-old beat top contenders including Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra, and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy to claim the prestigious award in 2024.
The winger earned widespread acclaim after scoring a hat-trick in Atalanta’s 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen to secure the 2024 UEFA Europa League title.
Lookman meets with parents
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, on Tuesday morning to a warm welcome from cheering supporters.
This marks his first visit to the country since winning the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award, per ESPN.
The Atalanta forward has spent quality time reconnecting with family and friends since his arrival.
In a post on X, the 27-year-old was seen proudly lifting his CAF award in the presence of children, fans, and well-wishers.
African's Best Player, Ademola Lookman, visit Lagos Island, his root and parents 😍
— Oxygist (@oxygist) May 28, 2025
(Wizarab Frames Morayo Naira #JP2025) pic.twitter.com/IaF5nCAb89
He later visited his mother, warmly greeting her and her friends in the parlour.
The winger got the attention of the elderly women who took turns to greet him at his father's house.
Lookman's performance
Ademola Lookman delivered a standout performance for Atalanta during the 2024/25 Serie A season.
The 27-year-old earned a spot in the Team of the Season with a rating of 7.24, scoring 15 goals and completing 61 key passes.
Ademola Lookman has been named in the Serie A Team of the Season 💫
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) May 16, 2025
Well deserved 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/1tQ7FLfJ7g
He also helped the Super Eagles finish as runners-up at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast and played a key role in Atalanta’s triumph in the 2024 UEFA Europa League.
However, the former England U19 star had a brief clash with coach Gian Piero Gasperini after missing a penalty in a UEFA Champions League match against Club Brugge per SkySports.
The next destination of the reigning CAF Player of the Year remains unclear ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to OwnGoal Nigeria, the 27-year-old winger has been widely tipped to remain in Serie A as Napoli and Juventus are determined to seal a deal for his signature before the transfer window closes.
