Saturday January 3, 2026
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Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has been named in the Africa Cup of Nations group stage best XI at the 2025 tournament in Morocco.
The 28 year old was the only Nigerian selected in the team of standout performers released by the Confederation of African Football on Friday.
Lookman delivered an impressive display during the group phase, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists as Nigeria secured maximum 9 points from 3 matches in Group C to reach the round of 16.
The Atalanta forward scored the winning goal in Nigeria’s opening match against Tanzania before adding a superb third goal in the victory over Tunisia.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle was also recognised as the best coach of the group stage following Nigeria’s dominant performances.
Hosts Morocco had 2 players included in the best XI, with Brahim Diaz and Noussair Mazraoui making the list. Cote d’Ivoire’s Amad Diallo led the attack alongside Senegal’s Sadio Mane and Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez.
Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy was selected between the posts, while Cameroon’s Carlos Baleba, Congo DR’s Axel Tuanzebe, Tunisia’s Ali Abdi and Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba completed the line up.
The knockout stage of the 2025 AFCON begins on December 3, with Nigeria set to face Mozambique on December 5.
(ARISE News)