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Ghana Football Awards: Ademola Lookman wins Africa’s Best Player award

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman was named the Best African International Footballer of the Year at the Ghana Football Awards in Accra on Saturday, June 29.

This recognition comes on the heels of his remarkable campaign with Atalanta last season, where he led the Serie A side to their first Europa League title.

Lookman delivered a stellar performance, netting a stunning hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen at the Aviva Stadium, guiding Gian Piero Gasperini’s side to their first-ever European title.

The 26-year-old also registered 17 goals and 10 assists across all competitions for the Bergamo-based club.

Lookman beat out Super Eagles teammate Victor Boniface and Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmund Tapsoba to win the award.

He succeeded Victor Osimhen, who won the award last season following his explosive season with Napoli, leading the club to their first Scudetto title.

In a video message, Lookman expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the recognition:

“Thank you for the consideration, recognition, and votes. This means a lot to me and my family. I wish I was in Ghana, but my heart is with you all. Thank you, and God bless.”

 

 

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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