In a thrilling turn of events at the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has boldly expressed his belief that Ademola Lookman, a key player for the Super Eagles, is destined to clinch the coveted title of the tournament’s best player.

Following Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 victory against Angola in the AFCON quarter-final, Keyamo took to X to share his high praise for Lookman, highlighting the player’s instrumental role in the win. He stated, “Hard-fought victory, but well deserving. We won because of the individual qualities of our players and especially the quality of that final ball laid to Lookman, who is likely to emerge the player of the tournament. Go, Super Eagles!!!”

Lookman’s decisive first-half goal secured Nigeria’s spot in the semi-finals of the AFCON. With an impressive tally of three goals and one assist in the tournament so far, the Atalanta star’s dazzling performance has solidified his position as a formidable contender for the prestigious player of the competition award.

However, Lookman faces formidable competition from renowned players such as Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Senegal’s Sadio Mane, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar, and Ghana’s Mohamed Kudus, all of whom have already bid farewell to the tournament. Should Nigeria progress to the AFCON final and Lookman continues to shine, his prospects for claiming the esteemed title will undoubtedly soar.

This unexpected declaration from a prominent government official has sparked widespread excitement and anticipation, adding an extra layer of drama and anticipation to the ongoing football extravaganza. With the spotlight now firmly fixed on Lookman, all eyes will be on his performance in the upcoming crucial matches, as the thrilling quest for AFCON’s top player unfolds.