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Several Nigerian footballers have been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award

Victor KakuluBy Victor KakuluJanuary 30, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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Several Nigerian footballers have been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award over the years, highlighting their exceptional contributions to the sport. Here’s a chronological list of these distinguished players:

1. Finidi George (1995)

  • Club: Ajax
  • Achievement: Instrumental in Ajax’s UEFA Champions League victory in 1995.
  • Ballon d’Or Ranking: Finished 21st, tied with Franco Baresi. punchng.com

2. Daniel Amokachi (1995)

  • Club: Everton
  • Achievement: Recognized for his contributions to Everton and the Nigerian national team.
  • Ballon d’Or Ranking: Nominated but did not receive votes. punchng.com

3. Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha (1995)

  • Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
  • Achievement: Known for his exceptional dribbling skills and creativity on the field.
  • Ballon d’Or Ranking: Nominated but did not receive votes. punchng.com

4. Nwankwo Kanu (1996, 1999)

  • Clubs: Ajax (1996), Arsenal (1999)
  • Achievements:
    • 1996: Played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s Olympic gold medal win.
    • 1999: Contributed significantly to Arsenal’s successes.
  • Ballon d’Or Rankings:
    • 1996: Finished 11th.
    • 1999: Finished 23rd, tied with Ronaldo and Hernán Crespo. afrik-foot.com

5. Victor Ikpeba (1997)

  • Club: AS Monaco
  • Achievement: Excelled in the French Ligue 1, earning the African Footballer of the Year award in 1997.
  • Ballon d’Or Ranking: Nominated for his outstanding performances. dailytrust.com

6. Sunday Oliseh (1998)

  • Club: Ajax
  • Achievement: Known for his midfield dominance and a memorable goal against Spain in the 1998 World Cup.
  • Ballon d’Or Ranking: Recognized for his contributions during the year. dailytrust.com

7. Victor Osimhen (2023)

  • Club: Napoli
  • Achievement: Played a crucial role in leading Napoli to their first Serie A title in over three decades.
  • Ballon d’Or Ranking: Nominated for his exceptional goal-scoring record. dailytrust.com

8. Ademola Lookman (2024)

  • Club: Atalanta
  • Achievement: Scored a hat-trick in the Europa League final, leading Atalanta to their first major European trophy. Also instrumental in Nigeria’s run to the Africa Cup of Nations final.
  • Ballon d’Or Ranking: Finished 14th, marking one of the highest placements for a Nigerian player. afrik-foot.com

These players have not only elevated Nigerian football on the global stage but have also inspired future generations with their remarkable achievements

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