President Bola Tinubu congratulates Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman on winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year.
President Tinubu also hails Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and the Super Falcons for being named the Women’s National Team of the Year.
The awards were announced Monday night at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.
The President joins millions of Nigerians in celebrating these athletes, describing them as worthy ambassadors for showcasing their talent and bringing honour to the country on the continental and world stage.
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The President believes that this recognition by Africa’s highest football authority will inspire other upcoming athletes to remain steadfast in pursuing their dreams.
He affirms that their determination, discipline and confidence underscore the administration’s resolve to build a better Nigeria where everyone thrives and succeeds.
‘‘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.
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Congrats Lookman. Enjoy this wonderful prize. Now that that it is your back pocket, don’t keep still to look at our deplorable state of OUR soccer, but do something to rescue our hope of qualification for the WC.
Let the praises you are receiving not deceive you. These same people do not want to lift a finger to rescue our football. Nigeria CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY A WORLD CLASS COACH TO MANAGE THE SE., is their refrain. This joke deserves a prize, almost as high as the one you got.
By the way, whoever designed that traditional dress, knows what he is doing, just like the wearer. It’s resplendent on you.
Congrats, NNadozie; congrats Osimhem.