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Fresh off his coronation as CAF Player of the Year, Lookman is closing on the 1 million mark on Instagram.
Super Eagles star and newly crowned 2024 CAF Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, is experiencing a remarkable surge in his social media following.
The Atalanta winger, 27, clinched the prestigious accolade during a glamorous ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night.
The England-born footballer’s stellar achievements on the pitch have translated into a significant boost in his online presence-gaining over 100,000 new followers across his social media pages.
Pulse Sports reports that Lookman’s verified Instagram account, which previously stood at 829,000 followers, has now amassed over 914,000 followers—a jump of more than 85,000 in just a matter of days after his big coronation.
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Similarly, on Elon Musk’s X platform, his follower count rose from 217,600 to an impressive 243,200, marking an increase of 26,000 new followers.
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Lookman’s growing popularity online reflects his rising stature within African and global football circles.
This upward trajectory positions him as a potential social media powerhouse among Nigerian footballers.
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Lookman on the verge of joining elite Millionaire club
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Lookman’s success goes beyond the pitch, as his surging follower count edges him closer to the illustrious one-million mark on Instagram.
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Should he achieve this milestone, he will join an elite group of Super Eagles players, including his predecessor Victor Osimhen, who currently leads with 5.6 million Instagram followers.
Lookman’s rise is a testament to his influence both as a player and a public figure.
With ongoing rumours of a major transfer move, his appeal is expected to grow even further, solidifying his place among the continent’s top football icons.
The Top 10 most followed Nigerian footballers on Instagram
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1. Victor Osimhen – 5.6 million followers (+)
2. Henry Onyekuru – 5.5 million followers (+)
3. Mikel Obi – 3.1 million followers
4. Olanrewaju Kayode – 2.3 million followers
5. Ahmed Musa – 1.6 million followers
6. Alex Iwobi – 1.4 million followers
7. Samuel Chukwueze – 1.3 million followers (-)
8. Odion Ighalo – 1.2 million followers (-)
9. Victor Moses – 1.2 million followers
10. Kenneth Omeruo – 1 million followers
N.B: The figures collated as of December 20, 2024.
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