Nigerian Quartet Nominated for 2024 FIFA Best Awards
The Nigerian quartet of Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, Asisat Oshoala, and Paul Onuachu have been nominated in different categories for the 2024 FIFA Best Awards.
Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, is nominated in the Best Attacker category. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a standout year, finishing 14th in the Ballon d’Or rankings, and is considered a favorite to win the CAF Men’s Player of the Year.
Troost-Ekong, a central defender, is vying for the Best Defender award. Earlier this year, the Nigerian international was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, further bolstering his claim for the award.
Meanwhile, Onuachu is nominated for the Puskas Award, which honors the best goal of the year. The 30-year-old’s remarkable strike against Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig scored during his loan spell at Trabzonspor on November 10, 2023, has earned him a place on the shortlist.
Super Falcons forward Oshoala has also been nominated, but for the newly introduced FIFA Marta Award, which recognizes the best Goal of the Year. Her inclusion highlights her continued excellence in international women’s football.
