CAF African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, Visits Governor Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, this evening received Nigerian international football star and 2024 CAF African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, at the Lagos House in Marina during a courtesy visit.

Lookman, who plays as a forward for Italian club Atalanta, was accompanied by his father and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Mr. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka. The highlight of the visit was the formal presentation of the prestigious CAF award to Governor Sanwo-Olu, marking a proud moment for Lagos and Nigeria’s sporting community.

Governor Sanwo-Olu congratulated Lookman on his historic achievement and praised his outstanding performance on the international stage, especially his recent heroics in the UEFA Europa League final where he scored a hat trick to secure Atalanta's first European title.

The governor described Lookman’s success as an inspiration to millions of young Nigerians and reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to investing in grassroots sports development to nurture future champions.

The visit aligns with the state government’s #GreaterLagosRising agenda, showcasing Lagos as not just a commercial hub but a thriving ground for sporting excellence.