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The newly crowned CAF Player of the year has given his verdict on some iconic debates.
Fresh off his historic win as the 2024 CAF Player of the Year, Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman is making waves beyond the football pitch.
The Atalanta winger, who dazzled fans during Nigeria's AFCON 2023 run, recently addressed some of the hottest debates in football and pop culture in a viral interview on Sporty TV.
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The 27-year-old England-born footballer didn’t shy away when asked to pick his greatest footballer of all time—choosing Al Nassr’s Portuguese superstar over his Argentine compatriot at Inter Miami.
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“Cristiano Ronaldo. For me, he’s my GOAT,” Lookman declared.
However, Lookman played coy when asked about a future with Real Madrid or Barcelona, leaving fans guessing with his cryptic “I don’t know.”
Wizkid vs Burna Boy? Lookman stays neutral
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While Lookman confidently chose Jollof Rice over Stewed Rice in a lighthearted food battle, he drew the line at taking sides in the ongoing Wizkid-Burna Boy debate.
“I can’t pick between [them]. Those two are crazy artistes,” he said, sidestepping what has become a polarising conversation among Afrobeats fans.
The Super Eagles star also refused to weigh in on the Drake vs Kendrick Lamar feud, instead opting to highlight his love for Nigerian culture by naming “Efo Riro” as his favourite dish.
When asked about his childhood football inspirations, Lookman listed Cristiano Ronaldo, Robinho, Neymar, and Eden Hazard, offering a glimpse into the idols who shaped his style of play.
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The reigning African footballer of the year also shared insights into his closest teammates, naming Kelechi Iheanacho for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Ben Godfrey at Atalanta.
Whether it’s football or Afrobeats, Lookman’s unfiltered takes are as entertaining as his performances.
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