Ademola Lookman reacts after finishing 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or Awards

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman is in attendance at the France Football 2024 Ballon d'Or Awards and has reacted after finishing 14th on the official rankings.

Lookman was nominated for the award off the back of an impressive season for Atalanta and the Super Eagles of Nigeria, playing in a final for both club and country.

He scored a record-breaking hat trick for Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League final to defeat the invincible German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.

He was the only male African footballer nominated for the award and remains the leading contender for the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award.

Ranked at the 14th place for the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or! @Alookman_ @Atalanta_BC @thenff #ballondor pic.twitter.com/Fr0CiKRdHx
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024

Lookman reacts at Ballon d'Or event

The English-born Nigerian star walked on the red carpet at the Theatre du Chatelet shortly after his Ballon d'Or position was confirmed, turning up in a nicely styled suit.

Arriving in style 😎🖤💙🇳🇬#BallonDor #GoAtalantaGo ⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/oWSz2wpFLU
— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) October 28, 2024

He was all smiles and in high spirits and granted a short interview speaking about his presence at the theatre on his first nomination for the coveted award.

“It is very special for me to be here today. It is a big achievement for my country. For my club. I am very happy,” he said. 4

The official Super Eagles X account celebrated their player, who scored three goals en route to their second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after losing to Ivory Coast.

“We celebrate our own ‘Adebobo’ @Alookman_. We are proud of you, Ade, congratulations 💫🎉🥇🏆🎖️#soarsupereagles,” the account wrote.