Nigerian sprint legend Mary Onyali expressed immense pride after meeting and taking a selfie with Ademola Lookman, the newly crowned CAF Men’s Player of the Year 2024, during the awards ceremony in Marrakech.
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Mary Onyali, a five-time Olympian and one of Nigeria’s most decorated athletes, shared her excitement on social media, posting a photo with Lookman and captioning it:
“Lookman looked the part tonight ABSOLUTELY DESERVING 💃🥳🤝 I’m super proud being a Nigerian tonight🇳🇬”
Her post reflects the national pride felt across Nigeria following Lookman’s achievement, which marks the second consecutive year a Nigerian has received this honor, following Victor Osimhen’s win in 2023.
The CAF Awards ceremony in Marrakech was a star-studded event, celebrating the best of African football. Lookman’s recognition comes after a stellar year with Italian club Atalanta and the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles.
Onyali’s presence at the event and her interaction with Lookman highlight the unity and mutual admiration among Nigerian athletes across different sports disciplines.
Her heartfelt message resonates with the collective joy and pride of Nigerians worldwide, celebrating Lookman’s success as a testament to the nation’s sporting excellence.
