‘He’s best in Africa now’ – Troost-Ekong backs Ademola Lookman for CAF POTY

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has thrown his weight behind compatriot Ademola Lookman.

Troost-Ekong hopes the Atalanta star wins the prestigious CAF Men’s Player of the Year award for 2024.

Lookman is among the final nominees for the award, alongside Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, and Rowen Williams.

The winner will be announced during the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16.

Troost-Ekong, speaking to talkSPORT, expressed confidence in Lookman’s chances, calling him “the best player in Africa right now.”

“I would say he’s arguably our best player and arguably the best player in Africa,” Troost-Ekong said.

“This season, he’s been something else, and at AFCON he was amazing.”

He also highlighted Lookman’s standout performances, including a remarkable hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.

“If I were any top club right now, I’d want him,” Troost-Ekong added.