Ademola Lookman: Man Shares What Would Have Happened If 2024 CAF POTY Played For England

• A Nigerian man said if Ademola Lookman had played for the English national team, he might not have won the POTY
• Ademola Lookman was named the best player in Africa by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)
• Many Nigerians have gone online to express their views after the Atlanta player got the coveted prize

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is trending online after winning the CAF Player of the Year award.

Nigerians have been sharing their views on the award, with many of them saying Lookman deserved it.

In a post, X user @iSlimfit said if Lookman had chosen to play for the English national team, he might not have emerged as the POTY.

Lookman was born in London to Nigerian parents but chose to represent his home country.

@iSlimfit wrote on X:

"Ademola Lookman might not have attained this holy grail of African football had he chosen to play for England. In life, at crossroads, may we make decisions that align with our God-ordained destiny."

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Speaking on the development, Frank Okoligan, a football fan, said Lookman may not have gotten the chance to shine in the English national team.

His words:

"Well, I can't really say if he would have done better with the three lions of England. There's going to be competition and he might not be given the chance to showcase himself like other players in the English team. I think choosing Nigeria was the best option for him."

See the post below:

Reactions as Lookman becomes POTY

@mayowacrown said:

"Oh yes. Amen. Nothing like home sha. May we not throw away our home (and blood) cos of temporary gain."

@AsotunT said:

"Yet he might have surpassed it as well. It is a two-way thing. There are levels to Glory."

@VikSagEmma said:

"This is so true, he also understands this! I pray we make the right decisions."

@Shawnifee said:

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"Our African player of the year! Very well deserved!"

@gwaniforlife said:

"Ademola Lookman appeared at the African Best Player event yesterday dressed elegantly in Yoruba attire, showcasing his cultural pride. He impressed the audience by speaking fluent Yoruba, without making any derogatory statements about other Nigerian tribes."

@Asakemijimi said:

"Nigeria leads, others follow. Congratulations to Ademola Lookman, Omo Yoruba Atalanta.

@grovemaster72 said:

"I truly love what he did; he made sure at the moment of his glory, he showcased his roots; congratulations to him."

Lookman embraces his father

In a related story, Legit.ng reported that Ademola Lookman shared his joy with his family at the CAF awards.

The Atalanta forward was spotted having a warm embrace with his father.

The video attracted many emotional reactions from fans online.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng