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Lookman scored three goals to help Peseiro team win silver at the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Former Nigerian national team coach Jose Peseiro has congratulated Ademola Lookman on winning the 2024 CAF Men's player of the year award.
The winger scored three goals to help Jose Peseiro and his Super Eagles team win silver at the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
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Jose Peseiro praises Ademola Lookman
Peseiro's message highlights the achievements that led to Lookman's victory, acknowledging the 27-year-old's key role in Nigeria's run to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.
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He also discussed the historic hat-trick Lookman scored for Atalanta in the Europa League final to help the Italian side secure their first European title.
The Portuguese also acknowledged that the team's "collective efforts" contributed to Lookman's recognition. This highlights the importance of teamwork and a supportive environment for players to flourish.
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Peseiro further emphasized the significance of Lookman's win by pointing out that it comes after Victor Osimhen's victory in 2023. This consecutive win by Nigerian players showcases the strength of football in the West African and its rising stars.
“Congratulations @molalookman on winning the CAF Player of the Year 2024 award! A well-deserved recognition of your incredible talent and your significance to Nigeria and African football.” he wrote on Instagram.
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“It is also important to highlight the role of the Nigerian national team, whose collective efforts contributed to this individual award, as well as the remarkable achievement of a Super Eagle winning the award for the second consecutive year, following @victorosimhen9 victory last year. Many congratulations!," he concluded.
Peseiro and the Super Eagles
Peseiro reached a verbal agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation to succeed Gernot Rohr as head coach of the national team in 2021.
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Although he was set to attend the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon as an "observer," interim manager Augustine Eguavoen led the team to the last 16, resulting in Peseiro's deal falling through as Eguavoen was retained post-tournament.
Peseiro was officially appointed head coach on 15 May 2022. He guided the team to a runner-up finish in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, losing 2–1 to the Ivory Coast. He left his position on 1 March 2024.
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