The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has lauded the achievement of Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons in the CAF awards in Marrakesh, Morocco.
In a statement issued by the organization’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere congratulated Lookman for claiming the African Player of the Year Award, the Super Falcons for emerging as the Best Women’s National Team of the Year, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, who bagged the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year 2024.
“Afenifere is proud of this young man. Not just for identifying with his roots but also for comporting himself so well and for standing as a source of inspiration for the younger generation.
“We recall his reference to his past failures, which he did not allow to dampen his determination to succeed. We are happy about his choice to play for Nigeria and being proud of it.”
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Ajayi added that Lookman’s message to the youth is quite remarkable and instructive. The seventh Nigerian to be the number one football player in Africa had admonished against allowing one’s failure to induce discouragement. He had said, “Don’t let your failures stop your dreams.”
Afenifere’s spokesman lauded Lookman’s parents for making their son identify with his roots “even in his moment of glory.”.
“Adebayo’s saga is a testament that with the right attitude, hard work, and determination, one can overcome challenges and attain great heights.”
