Charlton Athletic Football Club – a professional association football club based in Charlton, south-east London, England, is excited about Ademola Lookman’s Ballon d’Or award nomination.
The award shortlist this year has just one African player: Ademola Lookman. He’s a strong contender due to his standout performances in Serie A with Atalanta, his historic hat trick in the UEFA Europa League final, and the 2023 AFCON.
Lookman, a graduate of the Charlton Athletic FC academy, was one of the thirty nominees that the France Football award organizers revealed on Wednesday.
Footballers like Vinicius Junior, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Nico Williams, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe are among the competitors for the Nigerian international player.
While reacting to the player’s nomination, Charlton sent a congratulatory message to the pacy winger stating that they are proud of his nomination.
Charlton wrote on their X handle:” Academy graduate Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 @BallondOr!
“We’re so proud of you, @Alookman_ .” The post by the club concluded.
Lookman is present with the Super Eagles squad in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, preparing for 2025 AFCON qualifying games against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
