Africa's Sole Representative Among the Elite: Ademola Lookman sines bright as he secures 14th place in 2024 Ballon d'Or

…Ademola Lookman showed up resplendently 

Ademola Lookman has achieved a remarkable milestone by ranking 14th in the 2024 Ballon d'Or, which is currently taking place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. 

As the only African on the prestigious 30-player shortlist, Lookman's recognition highlights his exceptional talent on the global stage.

The 25-year-old winger from Nigeria has made significant contributions to his club, Atalanta, where he was named ‘Serie A Player of the Year’ after scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists in 31 matches. 

….With his family members 

His standout moment came during the Europa League final, where he scored a historic hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen, marking him as one of only four players to achieve this feat in a major European final. 

Lookman is also the second Nigerian to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or in two years, following Victor Osimhen's 8th place finish last year. 

His performance has not only elevated his profile but also set the stage for potential recognition as the African Footballer of the Year later this December.
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