Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been officially crowned the highest-rated player at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, a fitting reward for a group-stage campaign defined by control, creativity, and ruthless efficiency.

According to leading football analytics platform "WhoScored", the Atalanta attacker tops the AFCON player ratings chart with an outstanding score of 8.36, placing him ahead of several of the continent's biggest names and underlining his immense influence for Nigeria so far.

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez follows in second place with a rating of 8.02, while fellow Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze sits third on 7.92. Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah ranks fourth with 7.85, and Manchester Unite...