Nigeria Reigns Supreme: African Footballer of the Year Award Won for Third Time in History

Nigeria has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the African Footballer of the Year award for the second consecutive year, with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman claiming the honors in 2023 and 2024.

 This achievement marks the third time in history that Nigerian players have secured the award back-to-back.

The previous pairs to accomplish this feat are:- Rashidi Yekini and Emmanuel Amunike in 1993 and 1994
L- Nwankwo Kanu and Victor Ikpeba in 1996 and 1997

With Osimhen and Lookman's recent victories, Nigeria continues to showcase its talent on the continental stage, reinforcing its reputation as a powerhouse in African football. 

Congratulations to both players on this outstanding achievement!