Four Nigerian football stars—Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, Paul Onuachu, and Asisat Oshoala—have been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Best Awards 2024, highlighting their exceptional performances over the past year.
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman received a nomination in the Best Attacker category. The 27-year-old, who placed 14th in the Ballon d’Or rankings, is also among the top contenders for the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award.
William Troost-Ekong, a key figure in Nigeria’s defense, is shortlisted for the Best Defender award. The center-back was recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held earlier this year in Côte d’Ivoire.
Forward Paul Onuachu is in the running for the Puskás Award, which celebrates the best goal of the year. His stunning strike against Konyaspor on November 10, 2023, during his loan spell at Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, earned him a spot on the shortlist.
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has been nominated for the FIFA Marta Award, a newly introduced category recognizing the best goal scored by a female player within the year.
These nominations underscore the global impact of Nigerian football talents and their exceptional contributions to the sport. Fans eagerly await the award ceremony to see if these stars will bring home the honors.
