Lookman, Nwabali Make CAF Awards Final Shortlist
Super Eagles duo join continental football's elite ahead of December ceremony in Morocco
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Stanley Nwabali have secured spots in the prestigious Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards final shortlist, with the Super Eagles also earning a nomination for National Team of the Year.
Atalanta forward Lookman will contest the Player of the Year award against Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, and South Africa’s Ronwen Williams. His nomination follows an impressive season with both club and country.
In the goalkeeping category, Chippa United’s Nwabali faces stiff competition from Manchester United’s André Onana, Angers SCO’s Yahia Fofana, Mamelodi Sundowns’ Ronwen Williams, and Al Ahly’s Mostafa Shobeir.
The Super Eagles’ nomination for National Team of the Year pits them against African champions Ivory Coast, DR Congo, South Africa, and Sudan, a reflection of Nigeria’s strong performances on the continental stage.
The winners will be crowned at the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony scheduled for December 16 in Marrakech, Morocco. The event will celebrate Africa’s finest football talents, with categories also including Interclub Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and Club of the Year.
