President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year award.
In a statement released on Monday night by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu also praised Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for securing the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, as well as the Super Falcons for being recognized as the Women’s National Team of the Year.
The awards were announced Monday night at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.
President Tinubu joins millions of Nigerians to celebrate the award and recognition, he said he is proud of the Nigerian athletes: “These athletes embody the essential Nigerian Spirit. They signpost the best in us as a nation. Let no one ever write us off. I am incredibly proud of them.
‘‘Thank you for making Nigeria proud and keeping our flag flying.
‘‘Thank you for winning medals for Nigeria both at home and abroad. You will win more in the future,’’ the President said.”
