By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Ademola Lookman has earned his place in the CAF Group Stage Best X1 of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Prompt News reports.
Lookman starred in Nigeria’s opening two games against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania, and Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.
The 28-year-old has so far registered two goals, and two assists for the Super in the competition.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has selected as the best gaffer of the group stage.
Egypt’s Mohamed El Shenawy was named the group best goalkeeper.
Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco), Abdi (Tunisia), Edmund Tapsoba (Burkina Faso), and Axel Tuanzebe (DR Congo) made the back four.
Lookman is joined in midfield by Cameroon’s Carlos Baleba, and Morocco star Brahim Diaz.
The trio of Sadio Mané (Senegal), Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) and Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) made the top three in attack.
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