{"id":813728,"date":"2024-12-22T00:19:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T06:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/22\/thats-what-made-him-stand-out-eguavoen-reacts-to-lookman-winning-caf-poty-award\/"},"modified":"2024-12-22T00:19:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T06:19:29","slug":"thats-what-made-him-stand-out-eguavoen-reacts-to-lookman-winning-caf-poty-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/22\/thats-what-made-him-stand-out-eguavoen-reacts-to-lookman-winning-caf-poty-award\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThat\u2019s what made him stand out\u2019 \u2013 Eguavoen reacts to Lookman winning CAF POTY award"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Super Eagles interim manager, Augustine Eguavoen, has commented on Ademola Lookman\u2019s victory in the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nigeria international claimed the prestigious award after surpassing Achraf Hakimi, Serhou Guirassy, and Ronwen Williams at the ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco.<\/p>\n

Following congratulations from the Nigerian football community, the current caretaker of the Super Eagles shared what makes Lookman stand out from the rest.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou could see a maturity in his game. He didn\u2019t just play for himself\u2014he played for the team, and that\u2019s what made him stand out,\u201d said the former KAA Gent player, as reported by Afrikaanspective<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Earlier this year, Lookman played a pivotal role in the Super Eagles\u2019 run to the final of the tournament, scoring three goals and providing one assist.<\/p>\n

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Eguavoen praised Lookman\u2019s attitude both on the pitch and off it, stressing his goal contributions as key criteria in winning the award.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAdemola Lookman\u2019s performance for both country and club speaks volumes,\u201d Eguavoen stated. \u201cHe rises to every occasion, either scoring or assisting, and always maintains a positive attitude.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

By winning the CAF Player of the Year award, Lookman joins the ranks of Nigerian football legends like Kanu Nwankwo, Victor Ikpeba, Rashidi Yekini, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, and Victor Osimhen, who have previously claimed the prestigious honour.<\/p>\n

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Eguavoen reflected on Lookman\u2019s achievement, noting how it could inspire future generations.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is another big achievement for Nigerian football,\u201d Eguavoen said. \u201cIt will definitely inspire our players, especially the younger ones, to dream of achieving the same feat someday.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lookman remains a key figure in the Super Eagles\u2019 push for a World Cup ticket, and he will be aiming to help the team secure qualification.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories.<\/p>\n

Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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