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BREAKING: Ademola Lookman wins 2024 CAF African Player of the Year

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The announcement was made during a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrating the finest talents in African football.

Ademola Lookman

The Atalanta forward had a sensational year, dazzling fans with his incredible skill, blistering pace, and clinical finishing.

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Lookman was instrumental in both his club’s success in Serie A and Nigeria’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

His standout performances, including crucial goals in the UEFA Europa League and consistent brilliance in domestic competitions, solidified his position as one of Africa’s brightest stars.

Lookman edged out fierce competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra and PSG’s Achraf Hakimi, Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy, and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams to claim the coveted award.

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PUNCH Online reported in October that Lookman ranked 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings.

In May, Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in UEFA Europa League final as Atalanta stunned Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, dramatically halting the Bundesliga champions’ 51-match unbeaten run in all competitions.

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Speaking at the event, Lookman dedicated the award to his teammates, family, and the fans who have supported him throughout his career.

Other award winners include:

𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 is the Women’s Player of the Year – Zambia

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The Women’s National Team of the Year is 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚.

The Men’s Young Player of the Year, for the second year in a row, is 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚 – Senegal.

 

The Women’s Young Player of the Year is 𝐃𝐨𝐡𝐚 𝐄𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐢 – Morocco.

The Men’s Club of the Year is 𝐀𝐥 𝐀𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐂 – Egypt.

The Women’s Club of the Year is TP Mazembe – Congo

The Men’s Interclub Player of the Year is 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬 – South Africa

The Women’s Interclub Player of the Year is 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐚 𝐌𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐲 – Morocco

The Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year is Chiamaka Nnadozie – Nigeria

The Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year is Ronwen Williams

The Men’s Coach of the Year is 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐞 – Cote d’Ivoire

The Women’s Coach of the Year is 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐡𝐝𝐢 – TP Mazembe

The Goal of the Year is Cristovao 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗹𝘂 – Angola

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Transfer: Arsenal target one final high-profile signing after securing Gyokeres, Mosquera, Madueke deals

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Arsenal are ready to make one final high-profile signing after securing deals for Cristhian Mosquera, Viktor Gyokeres, and Noni Madueke.

Arsenal’s summer spending is set to surpass the £200m mark, but their manager Mikel Arteta isn’t finished yet.

The Gunners have already confirmed the signings of Christian Norgaard, Martin Zubimendi, and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

But the Premier League North London club are set to announce three more deals this week, with Madueke, Mosquera, and Gyokeres set to join Arteta’s side.

However, according to The Athletic, Arsenal could yet make one more X-Factor signing, with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze both on their radar.

Meanwhile, in order to finance either of those deals, it is likely that some of the players will need to leave the Emirates Stadium in order to raise funds.

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Osimhen: Final paperwork underway as Napoli greenlights transfer

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The final paperwork is now being worked on regarding Napoli striker Victor Osimhen’s permanent transfer move to Galatasaray.

This was disclosed by Galatasaray reporter Burhan Can Terzi while providing information about Galatasaray’s move for Osimhen.

According to him, Napoli have accepted Galatasaray’s written offer, adding that the Turkish giants will place the €40 million down payment on Napoli’s table within six days.

“I can say that the probability of Osimhen coming is 90%. There is no need to despair,” Can Terzi said (via habersarikirmizi).

“Galatasaray requested the official text from Napoli regarding the guarantee.

“There’s been a lot of traffic going on at the club today. I even know some of Galatasaray’s guests from Italy have been coming and going.

“The final paperwork is now being worked on. After Napoli accepts Galatasaray’s written offer, I believe Galatasaray will place the €40 million down payment on Napoli’s table within 5-6 days.

“We also expect the fans to be patient. But please don’t get carried away by negativity.”

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Transfer: Mourinho in shock move to sign Rashford

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Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, is ready to wait on Marcus Rashford despite the Manchester United forward preferring a move to Barcelona.

According to Turkish outlet Hurriyet, Mourinho is keen on a reunion with Rashford.

However, the 27-year-old’s £40million price tag might prove to be the stumbling block.

Despite that, Fenerbahce will “patiently wait until August” to try to get a better deal.

Rashford spent half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, but is expected to leave United on a permanent basis this summer.

The England international has been lef out of the Red Devils’ preseason squad by manager Ruben Amorim.

Rashford played under Mourinho at United between 2016-2018. During that period, he scored 28 goals and provided 20 assists in 125 appearances.

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