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The year 2024 has indeed been remarkable for most of the African players, who have kept giving stellar performances both in their clubs and national teams. Among the most shining stars is Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, who has indeed kept a constant streak of brilliance at the pinnacle of the best African performers in the year 2024. Others have just surprised many in becoming the surprise packages with great performances the entire year, while others like Lookman were expected to give great performances.
One such player is Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, who, despite much criticism from pundits like former midfielder and beINSports analyst John Mikel Obi, has been able to make pretty sizeable contributions to his team’s overall goal tally in 2024.
Let’s take a closer look at the best African footballers to have made their mark this year:
Yoane Wissa
The DR Congo forward started the 2024/25 season on a high note before an ankle injury sustained during Brentford’s Premier League encounter with Manchester City. Wissa has had a stellar 2024, helping DR Congo finish fourth at the 2023 AFCON. He has contributed to more than 16 goals in the calendar year and has been one of the continent’s best performers this year.
Nicolas Jackson
Criticised by Chelsea supporters often, the Senegalese forward has already participated in two goals in his four appearances this new season in the league. Since the beginning of 2024, Jackson has contributed to a total of 16 goals, proving that the criticism inside the pitch is way beyond his actual contribution.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Still sparkling at the age of 35, Aubameyang has recorded 19 non-penalty goal involvements in 2024. No longer star man for Marseille, where he enjoyed his most prolific run, Aubameyang still captains Gabon but recently moved to Saudi Arabia, hooking up with Al Qadisiyah in the Saudi Professional League. He has taken his good work there.
Brahim Diaz
Another African standout in 2024 has been Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid. The Moroccan forward has been influential for club and country, contributing to 20 goals in the year. Success for Real Madrid just seals the form of this phenomenal player.
Mohamed Salah
At 32, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is still a force to be reckoned with in 2024; he has been involved in more than 23 goals for club and country this calendar year alone, having scored three times with three assists early in the new season.
Ademola Lookman
Headlining that list is Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman: in 2024, the Atalanta man has contributed to more than 25 goals for club and country. He is still full of spark as he recently recorded a goal and assist in Atalanta’s win against Fiorentina.
All data courtesy of SoarSuperEagles.
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