Four Nigerian Stars Nominated for FIFA Best Awards 2024

Four Nigerian football stars—Asisat Oshoala, Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, and Paul Onuachu—have earned nominations for the prestigious FIFA Best Awards 2024, recognizing their outstanding performances over the past year.

• Asisat Oshoala is shortlisted for the inaugural Marta Award for her spectacular bicycle kick for Barcelona against Benfica in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

• Ademola Lookman is nominated for the Best Attacker in the FIFA Best XI after his impressive contributions to Atalanta’s Europa League triumph and Nigeria’s AFCON success.

• William Troost-Ekong, Nigeria’s stand-in captain, is vying for the Best Defender in the FIFA Best XI alongside global stars like William Saliba and Antonio Rüdiger.

• Paul Onuachu is a Puskás Award contender for his incredible scorpion kick for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

Fans can vote on FIFA’s website until December 10 to help determine the winners. This year’s nominations mark a proud moment for Nigerian football on the global stage.

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