Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian football stars Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie for their remarkable achievements at the 2024 CAF Awards. Taking to his official Twitter account, Obi highlighted Nigeria’s continued dominance in African football, celebrating the country’s triumphs on the continental stage.
African Footballer of the Year 2024
In his tweet, Obi expressed immense pride in Lookman’s recognition as the African Footballer of the Year 2024. The Super Eagles forward was lauded for his stellar performances, cementing his position among Africa’s elite talents. Similarly, Obi praised Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons’ goalkeeper, for her consecutive win as Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year 2024, a testament to her exceptional skill and consistency.
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year 2024
Obi also commended the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s women’s national football team, for clinching the Women’s National Team of the Year award. Their victory at the prestigious ceremony underscores their dominance and excellence in African football, further solidifying their status as one of the best women’s teams globally.
“I am truly thrilled to see Nigeria shine once again on the continental stage,” Obi remarked. “Ademola Lookman’s recognition as African Footballer of the Year and Chiamaka Nnadozie’s achievement as Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year are monumental moments in our nation’s sporting history. Most importantly, the Super Falcons’ victory as Women’s National Team of the Year proves that Nigerian women’s football is at the very pinnacle of African excellence.”
Obi expressed deep gratitude to these athletes for their dedication, hard work, and determination. He emphasized that their achievements not only elevate Nigeria’s standing in African sports but also inspire the nation’s youth.
“Through their achievements, Lookman, Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons have demonstrated the power of sports as a unifying force for our nation,” Obi continued. “They’ve shown us that with talent, hard work, and determination, we can accomplish anything. This also highlights the importance of investing in sports as a means of creating jobs and opportunities for our young people.”
The former presidential candidate further underscored the need to prioritize sports as a vital component of Nigeria’s development agenda. “With a youthful population like ours, sports should be a key area of focus. We must invest more in this sector to harness the immense potential of our young talents. This is how we will build a New Nigeria that thrives on the strength and unity of its people,” Obi stated. He concluded his message with optimism and his signature catchphrase: “A New Nigeria remains POssible!”
In a country where football has long been a source of national pride and unity, the 2024 CAF Awards stand as a powerful reminder of what Nigerian athletes can achieve on the global stage. These victories are bound to inspire even greater efforts to develop and support Nigerian sports, paving the way for a brighter future.