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Boniface Makes Strong Case for African Footballer of the Year

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Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is confident that he deserves the prestigious African Footballer of the Year award more than his compatriot and fellow Super Eagles player, Ademola Lookman. 

Boniface, who has been in scintillating form for his club and country, believes his performances throughout the season have set him apart from other con- tenders, including Lookman.

Lookman had a fantastic year at the Bergamo-based club, wrapping it up with a record-breaking hat trick in the UEFA Euro- pa League final against the unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen. 

According to BBC Sports, he earned recognition with a Ballon d’Or nomination, the only male African footballer to have the honour this year, and fans think it’s a clear indication for the African Best award. 

Boniface admits Lookman had a remarkable season, but for his exploits for Leverkusen, who won the German treble, he thinks he has a claim on the award too. 

“Probably between me and Lookman. I will go for myself as the African Footballer of the Year; I rate myself that high. If it’s just what we did last season, I’ll pick myself,” he told Sporty TV. 

Both Nigerians have a claim to the award, but Lookman is highly favoured because he outshone his compatriot when the two players clashed in the Europa League final.

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