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“The whole world will finish CAF” – Ex-Antwerp man warns of backlash if Lookman misses out on POTY award

Former Royal Antwerp star Patrick Pascal has boldly declared that Ademola Lookman must win this year’s CAF Player of the Year award or risk triggering widespread backlash, Soccernet.ng reports.

Pascal, who is currently the Nigerian national team coordinator, believes Lookman’s impressive performances for both club and country make him the undisputed frontrunner for the prestigious honour.

The Atalanta forward has been sensational in recent months, impressing fans and critics alike with his consistency and skill.

Earlier this year, Lookman played a pivotal role for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leading the Super Eagles to the final with three goals and an assist.

His achievements on the club front have been equally excellent; he delivered a historic hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final, securing Atalanta’s first-ever European title.

Reflecting on Lookman’s season, Pascal, who also chairs the Bauchi State Football Association, stated unequivocally that Lookman should be CAF’s Player of the Year.

“If Ademola Lookman doesn’t win this CAF award, journalists will finish CAF. The whole world will finish them,” he told Brila.

“What are you going to tell people? So Ademola Lookman stands a good chance to win.”

This season, Nigerian international Lookman has continued his prolific form, ing eight goals and five assists in 14 appearances for Atalanta.

The former Fulham and Everton star is competing against compatriot William Troost-Ekong and eight others for the top individual prize.

CAF is set to announce the winner at its annual awards ceremony on December 16 in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Super Eagles and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen is the reigning African Footballer of the Year.

https://soccernet.ng/2024/11/the-whole-world-will-finish-caf-ex-antwerp-man-warns-of-backlash-if-lookman-misses-out-on-poty-award.html

MAN OF THE MOMENT,quadruple FTC

boogey man abeg make them use your old kala blast like 4 shots for me,e no easy to get 4 FTC in one day

i dedicate my quadruple FTC to those aspiring to japa from nigeria like me,we have no means to japa now but by God grace we will achieve our dream to leave this country,if you have the slightest means to japa do not think about it because this country day worst day by day

He should win it convincingly considering the other players he's contesting with

All the best Ademola

I took note of him when he was still in Fulham same way I noticed Nathan Ake when he was still in Bournemouth

They should just award it to one Mohammed Aboutreika Ishmael from Al ahli of Egypt or one Egyptian Zamalek player like that,let us see if heaven will fall...

Nonsense, is this where football is at now? Lookman is good player but he is lucky that there are no much African players doing much things at international stage.

If it was the modern time of Ego, Drogba, Diof,Yaya etc., who burn am to be nominated.

Lookman is the next AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR,
No magomago about this.

That is the best Super Eagle Player in the last one year!
What a talent!!!

Our strikers in Super Eagles are all performing good in their various clubs, but LOOKMAN stands out

Pascal Patrick, MON (Talban Tapshin). I live few houses away from his abode. Kind neighbor.

He deserves it.

Lookman!!!

AnonPoet:


https://soccernet.ng/2024/11/the-whole-world-will-finish-caf-ex-antwerp-man-warns-of-backlash-if-lookman-misses-out-on-poty-award.html

Lookman is unrivalled.

He's the next African best.

No other African players excel than him over the past one year.

Caf no get choice.

No Salah on the list?

Okocha vs Hadji own pain me that year

CAF sef won't want to do magomago

Nadingo:
Pascal Patrick Talban Tapshin. I live few houses away from him.

Good info.
Next time you see him on your street,
Tell am say Nairalanders dey hail ooo.
What a powerful piece of information!!

CAF gan o ni fe f’ina sere.

Flangelo12:
No Salah on the list?

Salah?
Na Christmas dey come now.
'Salah' don :

Lol

iichidodo:
They should just award it to one Mohammed Aboutreika Ishmael from Al ahli of Egypt or one Egyptian Zamalek player like that,let us see if heaven will fall...

It may fall on your head o

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Salah? Na Christmas dey come now.
'Salah' don :

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Good info.
Next time you see him on your street,
Tell am say Nairalanders dey hail ooo.
What a powerful piece of information!!

Alright, vulture griller.

Two nigerians on the list, hope the votes will not be shared. Good luck to them

helinues:
He should win it convincingly considering the other players he's contesting with

All the best Ademola

I took note of him when he was still in Fulham way I noticed Nathan Ake when he was still in Bournemouth

That dude is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Make dem no even try am

This isn't even a debate but as this one is raising alarm now hope there's no hanki panki o

Ademola Lookman will surely win the African Player of the Year award; but if he doesn't win it, it won't surprise me, cos nothing surprises me anymore!

However, what I have learnt from the trending sex videos of Ebanga is that, married women (especially in Africa) pretend a lot about things of the other room.

Your husband will demand doggy style, cowgirl, 69, etc, from you, but hell no! You'll say you can't, simply because you don't want to be perceived to be wayward. You will now lie that those things do not align with your faith; hence, depriving the man who paid your bride price maximum enjoyment. The same YOU will secretly indulge in extra-marital exploits by giving the sex partner all manners of style.

Wicked souls!

mekleelex200:
Nonsense, is this where football is at now? Lookman is good player but he is lucky that there are no much African players doing much things at international stage.

If it was the modern time of Ego, Drogba, Diof,Yaya etc., who burn am to be nominated.

Where should football be now? Tell us.

Nothing go happen if he doesn't win. He's a good player but not extraordinary with the play ...

helinues:
He should win it convincingly considering the other players he's contesting with

All the best Ademola

I took note of him when he was still in Fulham way I noticed Nathan Ake when he was still in Bournemouth

AKE naa Average player jor

Nadingo:
Pascal Patrick, MON (Talban Tapshin). I live few houses away from his abode. Kind neighbor.

Where be dat ur house located

In the days of issa hayatou, it was easily rigged to Cameroon but social media backlash won't allow caf do a rodri. Uefa could still shoulder all the aftermath but caf? The association will be so ridiculed.

Must we always threaten? Same thing during Osimhen’s time too. Let the judges do their work.

Magnumproperty:
CAF sef won't want to do magomago

Wetin l knw be say Lookman no go win CAF Award