Ademola Lookman Wins 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, Struggles to Speak Yoruba in Acceptance Speech.
Super Eagles and Atlanta of Italy winger Ademola Lookman has made history by winning the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The Nigerian forward beat out stiff competition from other top African players to claim the prestigious prize.
During the 2024 CAF Award ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, Lookman delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech. However, things took a humorous turn when he attempted to speak in Yoruba, his native language.
Despite reportedly rehearsing for a week, Lookman struggled to express himself in Yoruba, leaving the audience in stitches. The moment has since gone viral on social media, with many fans praising Lookman’s humility and good sportsmanship. Watch the video below to see Ademola Lookman’s acceptance speech and his hilarious attempt to speak Yoruba.
Ademola Lookman extending his gratitude in Yoruba Language. Omoluabi 🇳🇬❤️ pic.twitter.com/Klhlyp9zYp
— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) December 16, 2024
See reactions below;
@bankysux01: Ademola Lookman thanking the world in Yoruba. Our very own Omoluabi carrying Nigeria with pride! ❤️🇳🇬.
@mike_omo_iyae: You know how long ‘Mola would have rehearsed this?? 😹.
@Joseph_Akin_ : Bro which kin Yoruba be this naw 😂😂😂😂.
@GustavoSam4415: Bobo yin😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😩.