Peter Mbah: CAF Award, night of glory for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles forward, on winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year award.
Tinubu also hailed Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons goalkeeper, for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.
The President similarly commended the Super Falcons for being named the Women’s National Team of the Year, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement on Monday.
“The awards were announced Monday night at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.
“The President joins millions of Nigerians in celebrating these athletes, describing them as worthy ambassadors for showcasing their talent and bringing honour to the country on the continental and world stage.
“The President believes that this recognition by Africa’s highest football authority will inspire other upcoming athletes to remain steadfast in pursuing their dreams,” Onanuga said.
Tinubu affirmed that their determination, discipline and confidence underscored the administration’s resolve to build a better Nigeria for everyone to thrive and succeed.
‘‘These athletes embody the essential Nigerian Spirit. They signpost the best in us as a nation. Let no one ever write us off. I am incredibly proud of them.
‘‘Thank you for making Nigeria proud and keeping our flag flying.
‘‘Thank you for winning medals for Nigeria both at home and abroad. You will win more in the future,’’ the President said.
CAF Award, night of glory for Nigeria – Gov. Mbah
Similarly, Enugu State Governor, Mr. Peter Mbah has described the wins at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards as a “night of glory for both Nigerian football and the nation in general”.
The Governor congratulated Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons for their wins at the event.
Mba stated this in a congratulatory message signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on External Relations, Mr Uche Anichukwu on Tuesday in Enugu.
“Congratulations to Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons on their well deserved awards as Africa’s Male Footballer of the Year, Female Goalkeeper of the Year and Female National Team of the Year, respectively, at the prestigious CAF Awards, 2024.
“It was indeed a night of glory for Nigeria. You shone like a million stars through a dint of hard work and patriotism in the year under review and we are super proud of you all.
“I hope these serve as your stepping stones unto higher ground in your individual footballing careers and for Nigerian football in general. Again, congratulations,” Mbah said.
The CAF Award was held yesterday (Monday, December 16) in Marrakech, Morocco.
