Nigeria, March 26 -- The reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, has added another prestigious accolade to his growing list of honors after being crowned the 2024/2025 King of the Pitch at a ceremony in Uyo.

The Atalanta BC forward and Super Eagles star clinched both the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch awards at the 11th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards.

According to the event organizers, the award ceremony took place after Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, bringing together key figures in Nigerian football.

"The 11th Award ceremony was held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, also witnessed the crowning of Rasheedat Ajibade, Super Falcons forward, as Queen of...