Ademola Lookman with Europa Cup
Sunday Oliseh hails Ademola Lookman for joining exclusive list of Ballon d’Or award nomination
Former Super Eagles’ coach, Sunday Oliseh, has congratulated Atalanta striker, Ademola Lookman, on his 2024 Ballon d’Or award nomination.
In a post via his official X, Oliseh commended Lookman for being in the exclusive list of Nigerians who were globally acclaimed in the game of football.
He wrote: “Congratulations to Ademola Lookman for joining this exclusive list of Nigerians who were globally acclaimed! Naija’s all-time magnificent 8 just became THE MAGNIFICENT 8. Delighted and welcome to the club, Lil bro.”
Ademola Lookman is the only African player included in the nomination for Ballon d’Or. Lookman has established himself as a serious contender for the trophy with to his outstanding achievements in the Serie A with Atalanta, his historic hat trick in the UEFA Europa League final, and the 2023 AFCON.
Lookman, a graduate of the Charlton Athletic FC academy, was one of the 30 nominees that the France Football award organizers disclosed on Wednesday.
Included are Vinicius Junior, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Nico Williams, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe.