CAF leaked; Lookman snubbed. Nigerian fans are expressing outrage over the leak of the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year (POTY) results. According to the information, Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi is set to win the prestigious award, edging out Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman. This news has stirred up anger among football supporters in Nigeria, who feel that Lookman deserves the recognition for his remarkable performances.
Ademola Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, has had an outstanding year. His role in Nigeria’s national team and his performances in Serie A have made him a top contender for the award. On the other hand, Hakimi’s success with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Morocco has also earned him a spot as one of the final nominees. Both Lookman and Hakimi are the leading contenders for the CAF POTY.
The leak of the results has sent shockwaves through social media, where Nigerian fans have expressed their displeasure. Many have accused CAF of bias and questioned the fairness of the selection process. Fans argue that Lookman’s achievements, including his contributions to Nigeria’s AFCON campaign and his stellar performances at Atalanta, should have earned him the award.
One user, @Dnetblaster, expressed disbelief, saying, “If Hakimi wins over Lookman, it would be a disgrace. Lookman’s year has been incredible.” Another fan, @ThatVyktur, defended Lookman, stating, “Lookman deserves this award more than anyone. He has been exceptional in every way.”
The controversy has led to calls for transparency in CAF’s decision-making process. Many fans wonder whether the award is based on pure performance or popularity. Some have raised concerns about Hakimi’s close ties to PSG and its president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi. The reports of Hakimi being accompanied by Al-Khelaifi on a private jet to the CAF Awards ceremony have fueled suspicions that his popularity may have influenced the result.
Despite the leaked results, the official announcement will occur tonight; December 16 in Marrakech, Morocco. Fans are waiting eagerly to see if the leak is accurate. While some are still hopeful that fairness will prevail, many believe that Lookman should rightfully win the award after a stellar year.
In conclusion, Nigerian fans are expressing their outrage over the leaked CAF POTY results that favor Hakimi over Lookman. The leak highlights the ongoing debate about fairness in the award process. As the ceremony approaches, football fans eagerly await the final decision. If the results turn out to be true, it will be a major disappointment for Nigerian supporters, who believe Lookman deserves it for his achievements.
Nobody knows how CAF awards list leaked and Lookman is snubbed. However, Nigerian fans are voicing their discontent, hoping that CAF will make the right decision in the end.
