Victor Boniface vs Ademola Lookman: Who Deserves African Player of the Year?
Victor Boniface recently made a bold statement by picking himself over fellow Nigerian Ademola Lookman for the 2024 African Player of the Year award. Both players had exceptional seasons, but Boniface believes his contributions give him the edge.
He enjoyed a standout campaign with Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists, helping his club to win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal titles. Despite his success, Boniface missed the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury, where Lookman excelled, scoring three goals and leading Atalanta to victory in the UEFA Europa League final
While Lookman is widely considered the favorite due to his performances at AFCON and his pivotal role in Atalanta’s European triumph, Boniface confidently backed himself, stating, “I will go for myself… If it’s just what we did last season, I’ll pick myself”(
This sets the stage for an exciting battle between the two Nigerian stars for Africa’s top individual football honor.