The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Serie A giants Atalanta have congratulated Ballon d’Door nominee Ademola Lookman on his 27th birthday.
The bodies took turn on their various social media handles to celebrate the midfield maestro.
In its congratulatory message, CAF wrote; “Wishing a very happy birthday to Nigerian superstar, Ademola Lookman!.”
In a similar vein, the Nigeria Football Federation also congratulated the player.
“Happy birthday to @NGSuperEagles forward, @Alookman_”
“Lookman made his senior debut in 2015, playing as a forward for Charlton Athletic of the Championship. He signed for Everton in January 2017, where he played mainly as a winger.
“Having represented England from under-19 to under-21 levels, Lookman made his senior debut for Nigeria in 2022.
“On 4 August 2022, Lookman joined Serie A club Atalanta on a four-year contract for a reported fee of €15 million.
Three African players are in contention to win the 2024 men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or, with Nigeria international Ademola Lookman on the 30-man shortlist for the former award.
