Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman Clinches 2024 Ballon d’Or Nomination After Europa League Heroics
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, has earned a prestigious nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, following his standout performance in the Europa League final.
Lookman’s stunning hat-trick led Atalanta to a memorable victory over Bayer Leverkusen, securing him a spot on the coveted award list, alongside some of the world’s best players.
The Ballon d’Or, one of football’s most esteemed individual honours, will be awarded at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on 28 October 2024.
Lookman joins an elite group of nominees for the men’s Player of the Year award, including Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, Manchester City midfielder Rodri, and Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal.
Other football stars competing for the award include:
– Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid)
– Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
– Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
– Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)
– Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
– Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
– Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
– Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Lookman’s nomination represents a milestone in his career and a proud moment for Nigeria, as he becomes one of the few Super Eagles players to receive recognition on the global stage.
In addition to the men’s Ballon d’Or, several other prestigious awards will be presented, including:
– Ballon d’Or Féminin (Best female player)
– Yashin Trophy (Best male goalkeeper)
– Kopa Trophy (Best male player under 21)
– Gerd Müller Trophy (Best male striker)
– Socrates Award (Recognising humanitarian work)
– Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year
– Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year
With anticipation building, football fans worldwide eagerly await the announcement of this year’s Ballon d’Or winner.
