Victor Osimhen represented the entire Super Eagles squad to salute Ademola Lookman for winning the 2024 CAF Footballer of the Year award.

Lookman was celebrated by his teammates during a dinner held at their Four Points by Sheraton Hotel camp in Ikot Ekpene on Monday, March 24.

The 27-year-old was crowned African Best Player at the CAF Awards Night in Marrakech last December, following a remarkable season with both club and country.

He succeeded Victor Osimhen, who won the prestigious award the previous season.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Osimhen praised his compatriot Lookman as a deserving winner of the coveted prize.

“First of all, we all know Lookman deserved this. He’s been amazing for both his club and the Super Eagles," Osimhen said.

“It’s a great privilege that this prestigious award came to Nigeria and went to the most deserving person,” he added.

“I’m proud of you. We’ve spoken in private many times, and I’ve told you how proud I am that you chose to play for the Super Eagles. Your hard work and dedication—for us and for your club—proves that you truly deserve to be recognized as the best in Africa,” the Galatasaray striker concluded.

Lookman beat Morocco's Achraf Hakimi and Guinea's Serhou Guirassy to claim the award.

Ademola Lookman cuts the cake presented to him by the Super Eagles for winning the CAF Best Award 2024. 🔥🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/4uco1YOoZO

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