Ademola Lookman kisses girlfriend at CAF Awards 2024, confirming romance rumors
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman was named Africa's Best Player of 2024 during the CAF Awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, reports Pulse Nigeria. Celebrating this well-deserved recognition, the Nigerian player tenderly kissed his girlfriend, Jayda Love, officially confirming long-standing rumors about their relationship.
The couple looked perfectly in sync: Lookman appeared in traditional Yoruba attire, while Jayda wore an elegant, stunning gown. Lookman’s partner, an American, is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.
The pair had previously kept their relationship private, so this public display of affection thrilled fans, who had been eagerly awaiting such a moment.
Lookman played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph last season. In the final, the Italian club defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, with all three goals scored by the Nigerian, who was named the man of the match.
This season, Lookman is ranked fourth in the Serie A top scorers' chart, with 8 goals in 13 matches. His Atalanta currently leads the league table, sitting two points ahead of second-placed Napoli.
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