Ed Dove

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Ademola Lookman demonstrated again why he would be deserving of the African Footballer of the Year award.

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Ahead of the CAF Awards on Monday, ESPN's Ed Dove examines why Nigeria and Atalanta's Ademola Lookman appears primed to become the new African Men's Footballer of the Year.

play The Confederation of African Football will host the annual CAF Awards ceremony in at Le Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, where the continent's top players, coaches and teams will be honoured.

ESPN outlines everything you need to know ahead of the event including: When the CAF Awards will take place, the previous CAF Awards winners, and the nominees for this year's awards.

African football will celebrate the top players, coaches and clubs of 2024 during Monday's CAF Awards ceremony, where Ademola Lookman and Barbra

CAF had appeared to float the prospect that he might miss out on a prize that appeared to be destined for him.

Ahead of Monday's awards ceremony to honour the year's outstanding achievements in the African game and to crown Ademola Lookman as Africa's Footballer

Over the years, several African stars have enjoyed unforgettable moments in the Manchester Derby, but was Amad Diallo's showing against beleaguered City on Sunday be the continent's best showing yet?