Nigeria forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have both been included in the CAF FIFPro Men’s Best XI for 2024, Softfootball reports.
Osimhen, who won the CAF African Player of the Year award in 2023, retained his place in the prestigious team after another impressive year. The Napoli striker was named alongside Lookman and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah in the attacking department.
Lookman earned his spot in the lineup after an outstanding campaign that saw him crowned the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, succeeding his fellow Nigerian Osimhen.
The Best XI also features several other top African talents, including Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, Senegal’s Kalidou Koulibaly, DR Congo’s Chancel Mbemba and Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
The midfield positions were completed by Sofyan Amrabat, Franck Kessie and Yves Bissouma, highlighting the depth of talent across African football.
The selection further underlines Nigeria’s strong representation on the continent’s biggest football stage, with Osimhen and Lookman continuing to shine among Africa’s elite players.
