The year 2024 has been remarkable for Nigerian football, as many Super Eagles players have made significant impacts at their clubs and in international competitions. From impressive goals to groundbreaking accomplishments, these athletes have continually showcased exceptional performances, gaining recognition and respect globally. In this article, Completesports. com’s AUGUSTINE AKHILOMEN honors 103 remarkable Super Eagles players who distinguished themselves through their contributions in 2024, highlighting their talent and influence in an unforgettable year of football. Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy). The current African Player of the Year will always remember 2024 fondly, as he guided Atalanta to victory in the Europa League by scoring an impressive hat-trick in the final. He was pivotal in assisting the Super Eagles to reach the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they narrowly lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast. He netted both goals in the round of 16 win against Cameroon and scored the decisive goal against Angola in the quarter-finals. He is the only African player on this year’s Ballon d’Or list, ultimately ranking 14th among the world’s top footballers. Read Also: CHAN 2024Q: Qualification Will Add More Value To NPFL — Ogunmodede. Remarkably, Lookman netted 20,243 goals and provided 10 assists in 45 matches in all competitions for Atalanta during the 2023-24 season. He has had a similarly successful beginning to this season, scoring 12 goals in 20 matches while Gian Piero Gasperini’s team is two points ahead of Napoli at the top of Serie A. He has truly embraced 2024 and will always remember this achievement in his football career.
