“The whole world will finish CAF” – Ex-Antwerp man warns of backlash if Lookman misses out on POTY award

Former Royal Antwerp star Patrick Pascal has boldly declared that Ademola Lookman must win this year’s CAF Player of the Year award or risk triggering widespread backlash, Soccernet.ng reports.

Pascal, who is currently the Nigerian national team coordinator, believes Lookman’s impressive performances for both club and country make him the undisputed frontrunner for the prestigious honour.

The Atalanta forward has been sensational in recent months, impressing fans and critics alike with his consistency and skill.

Earlier this year, Lookman played a pivotal role for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leading the Super Eagles to the final with three goals and an assist.

His achievements on the club front have been equally excellent; he delivered a historic hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final, securing Atalanta’s first-ever European title.

Reflecting on Lookman’s season, Pascal, who also chairs the Bauchi State Football Association, stated unequivocally that Lookman should be CAF’s Player of the Year.

“If Ademola Lookman doesn’t win this CAF award, journalists will finish CAF. The whole world will finish them,” he told Brila.

“What are you going to tell people? So Ademola Lookman stands a good chance to win.”

This season, Nigerian international Lookman has continued his prolific form, registering eight goals and five assists in 14 appearances for Atalanta.

The former Fulham and Everton star is competing against compatriot William Troost-Ekong and eight others for the top individual prize.

CAF is set to announce the winner at its annual awards ceremony on December 16 in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Super Eagles and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen is the reigning African Footballer of the Year.

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Nadingo:
Pascal Patrick Talban Tapshin. I live few houses away from him.

Flangelo12:
No Salah on the list?

'Salah' don pass :

iichidodo:
They should just award it to one Mohammed Aboutreika Ishmael from Al ahli of Egypt or one Egyptian Zamalek player like that,let us see if heaven will fall...

post=132847422:

Salah? Na Christmas dey come now.
'Salah' don pass :

post=132847412:

Good info.
Next time you see him on your street,
Tell am say Nairalanders dey hail ooo.
What a powerful piece of information!!

helinues:
He should win it convincingly considering the other players he's contesting with

All the best Ademola

I took note of him when he was still in Fulham way I noticed Nathan Ake when he was still in Bournemouth

mekleelex200:
Nonsense, is this where football is at now? Lookman is good player but he is lucky that there are no much African players doing much things at international stage.

If it was the modern time of Ego, Drogba, Diof,Yaya etc., who burn am to be nominated.

helinues:
He should win it convincingly considering the other players he's contesting with

All the best Ademola

I took note of him when he was still in Fulham way I noticed Nathan Ake when he was still in Bournemouth

Nadingo:
Pascal Patrick, MON (Talban Tapshin). I live few houses away from his abode. Kind neighbor.

Magnumproperty:
CAF sef won't want to do magomago