Nigerian football stars Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, Asisat Oshoala, and Paul Onuachu have earned prestigious nominations for the 2024 FIFA Best Awards, further spotlighting the nation’s footballing excellence on the global stage.
Lookman, a standout for Atalanta, is vying for the Best Attacker award following a stellar season that also saw him finish 14th in the Ballon d’Or rankings. He remains a favorite for CAF Men’s Player of the Year.
Troost-Ekong, Nigeria’s defensive maestro, is nominated in the Best Defender category after his MVP-winning performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.
Onuachu’s sensational strike against Konyaspor on November 10, 2023, during his loan spell at Trabzonspor, secured his nomination for the Puskas Award, recognizing the year’s best goal.
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala, renowned for her brilliance on and off the pitch, is in contention for the newly introduced FIFA Marta Award, celebrating the best Goal of the Year.
