Ademola Lookman is currently playing like a man possessed, earning a shout for AFCON MVP.
Not only is he the highest-rated Nigerian, but also widely considered the best player in the 2025 AFCON so far.
Whether he is operating as a No. 10 or drifting to the left, Lookman has been the heartbeat of the team.
With three goals and four assists, including a masterclass in the 4-0 demolition of Mozambique, Lookman is the undisputed king of the Super Eagles’ attack right now.
Ademola Lookman is currently the highest-rated player in the tournament with an 8.36 score on WhoScored.
On Sofascore rating, Lookman achieved a 10 against Mozambique to cement his 2025 AFCON Most Valuable Player push.
WhoScored
@WhoScored
⭐️ Highest-rated players at #AFCON2025 so far:◉ 8.36 – Ademola Lookman
◉ 8.02 – Riyad Mahrez
◉ 7.92 – Samuel Chukwueze
◉ 7.85 – Mohamed Salah
◉ 7.73 – Amad Diallo
The Atalanta striker is in his second AFCON and already part of the top five highest-scoring Nigerians in AFCON, behind Super Eagles greats like Rashidi Yekini, Odegbami, Okocha, and others.
On his AFCON debut in 2023, Lookman netted three goals as Nigeria made the final before losing to Côte d’Ivoire.
Nigeria’s all-time AFCON top scorers (Updated As At Quarter Final):
- Rashidi Yekini – 13
- Jay Jay Okocha – 7
- Segun Odegbami – 6
- Julius Aghahowa – 6
- ADEMOLA LOOKMAN – 6
Notably, Nigeria’s current tally of 12 goals is their joint-highest in AFCON history, with Lookman owning 7 goals/assists out of the 12.
Furthermore, the record 12 goals match Nigeria’s total from the 2000 AFCON edition.
2025 AFCON MVP Conversation
Ademola Lookman’s performances and ratings have put him in the 2025 AFCON MVP conversation.
Only Morocco’s Brahim Diaz and Victor Osimhen are close to him in the running based on goals and assists. If he wins, he will be joining William Troost-Ekong as one of the Nigerians to have won the most valuable player award.
