Salah left off 2024 African Player of the Year shortlist as Lookman emerges as favorite
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Ademola Lookman, a striker for Atalanta, is a leading contender for the 2024 African Player of the Year award. He is joined on the shortlist by Ronwen Williams, Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, and Serhou Guirassy. Notably, Mohamed Salah of Liverpool was not nominated, despite a strong performance this year. Lookman gained attention for scoring a hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final. The awards ceremony will take place in Marrakesh, Morocco, on December 16, where winners in various categories will be announced.