Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have made the 30-man list of the most talked about Africans in 2024.
The duo played important roles for the Nigerian national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
A special moment for the pair came in the second round when Nigeria defeated arch-rivals Cameroon at the Houphoet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
The first goal came after Osimhen stole the ball from a defender before squaring the pass to Lookman, who tucked home.
Both players hugged each other in what could be described as a wild celebration, as Nigeria settled into the game.
Lookman went on to seal the win late in the game after a delightful cross from Calvin Bassey.
The Super Eagles finished the tournament as runners-up after losing 2-1 in the final to hosts Ivory Coast.
Why Lookman was ranked ahead of Osimhen
Meanwhile, Lookman sent the social media space awash during the Europa League final when he netted a hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen.
He was also the only African player nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, as he went on to finish 14th in the final ranking.
On December 16, he was crowned the CAF Player of the Year ahead of four other players.
According to Top Charts Africa, Lookman is ranked 15th among the 30 Most Talked-About Africans in the year, while Victor Osimhen is 23rd.
The 30 most talked-about Africans in 2024
1. Wizkid — Musician
2. William Ruto — President
3. Davido — Musician
4. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
5. Aliko Dangote — Enterpreneur
6. Raila Odinga — Politician
7. Bobrisky — SM Influencer
8. Tyla — Musician
9. Peter Obi — Politician
10. Liema Pantsi — Musician
11. Rema — Musician
12. Rigathi Gachagua — Ex VP
13. Khosi Twala — SM Influencer
14. Uhuru Kenyatta — Ex President
15. Ademola Lookman — Footballer
16. Asake — Musician
17. Very Dark Man — SM Influencer
18. Drill — Cinematographer
19. Nyesom Wike — FCT Minister
20. Cyril Ramaphosa — President
21. Reno Omokri — SM Influencer
22. Rose O Konadu — Presenter
23. Victor Osimhen — Footballer
24. Baltasar Engonga — Politician
25. Sharon Ooja — Actress
26. Toyin Abraham — Producer
27. Babu Owino Paul — Politician
28. Chidimma Adetshina — Model
29. Danny Walter — SM Influencer
30. Pastor Enoch Adeboye — Priest
3O MOST TALKED ABOUT AFRICANS 2024
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1 🇳🇬Wizkid — Musician
2 🇰🇪William Ruto — President
3 🇳🇬Davido — Musician
4 🇳🇬President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
5 🇳🇬Aliko Dangote — Enterpreneur
6 🇰🇪Raila Odinga — Politician
7 🇳🇬Bobrisky — SM Influencer
8 🇿🇦Tyla — Musician
9 🇳🇬Peter Obi — Politician…
