Night of Glory for Nigerian Football at CAF Awards 2024
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has extended his congratulations to Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons on their wins at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards. He described the event as a night of glory for both Nigerian football and the nation as a whole.
“Congratulations to Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons on your 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,” he stated.
Dr. Mbah emphasized the significance of the achievements, saying, “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.”
A Call for Greater Heights in Nigerian Football
The governor expressed hope that these accolades would serve as stepping stones for even greater accomplishments in the players’ individual careers and for Nigerian football as a whole. “I hope these serve as your stepping stones unto higher ground in your individual footballing careers and for Nigerian football in general. Again, congratulations,” he concluded.
Ademola Lookman’s recognition as Africa’s Male Footballer of the Year, Chiamaka Nnadozie’s award as Female Goalkeeper of the Year, and the Super Falcons’ honor as Female National Team of the Year highlight the excellence and dedication of Nigerian athletes on the continental stage. These achievements underscore the growing influence of Nigerian football in Africa and beyond.
