BREAKING NEWS  LIVE 》Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman loses Best African Players award to Mohamed Salah

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has beaten Ademola Lookman to Marca’s Best African Players award.

Ademola Lookman has been in tremendous form for Atalanta, both last season and so far this season.

The Super Eagles star helped his club win their first European trophy in history, scoring a hattrick in the final of the Europa League.

The winger has now scored eight goals and four assists in his first 13 games for Atalanta this season.

Salah wins award

Salah has been named the Best African Footballer of the 2023-2024 season, with seven African players included in the list.

Ademola Lookman in action against Redal Madrid

According to Marca, the Egyptian international finished 31st in the overall ranking with 1,211 points.

More than 100 international journalists, commentators, and former football players made up the jury that decided the vote.

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior came first in the overall ranking by Marca, with Jude Bellingham finishing second and Rodri coming third.

Mohamed Salah celebrates for Liverpool.

Nigerian international Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen, who finished the previous season with 21 goals and 10 assists, is the second-ranked African player.

Serhou Guirassy, of Stuttgart, is currently the third-ranked African player, while Ademola Lookman, the CAF POTY favourite, is ranked 65th in the world.

Ekong reveals Osimhen favourite club

FOOTBALL‘I can confirm it’ – Super Eagles star Ekong reveals Osimhen favourite club amid transfer speculations

‘I can confirm it’ – Super Eagles star Ekong reveals Osimhen favourite club amid transfer speculations

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that Victor Osimhen is a long-time Chelsea fan.

During the summer transfer window, Osimhen was a target for Chelsea, as they made several efforts to sign the forward.

The Blues kept a close eye on him for a long time but failed to agree on personal terms with the Nigerian international, leading to a breakdown in negotiation.

However, Ekong’s new revelation has added fuel to ongoing transfer speculations, linking him with a move to the Premier

Ekong reveals Osimhen’s best club

Troost-Ekong has revealed Osimhen’s favourite club, which could also be his next destination in the summer.

The defender said via a Facebook post by Fabrizio Romano, “I can tell you that Victor Osimhen is a Chelsea fan, I can confirm it.

William Troost-Ekong |

“He’s a great teammate, in front of the goal he can be very greedy, but he’s someone who speaks up for the team in the changing room, he’s a real leader and I’m sure he’ll be captain soon.”

Osimhen’s attributes were further praised by Troost-Ekong, who called him a “great teammate” and “very greedy” in front of goal.

The 25-year-old has been nothing short of spectacular since moving to Istanbul, making just thirteen appearances in all competitions while contributing five assists and ten goals.

Victor Osimhen

Chelsea are interested in buying him during the upcoming winter transfer window, which has sparked new rumours about his future due to his outstanding play.

With the Blues looking to bolster their attack, Osimhen’s Chelsea loyalty being confirmed could open the door for a possible transfer at the end of the 2024–2025 campaign.