Nigerian Footballer Ademola Lookman Speaks Out Against New AFCON Format Change

Atalanta star and 2024 African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman expressed disappointment over the new four-year format for the Africa Cup of Nations, shifting from a traditional two-year cycle.

Atalanta star and 2024 African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman has expressed disappointment over the new AFCON format, which shifts from a traditional two-year cycle to a four-year format. The change was announced in an effort to reduce the tournament's financial burden on participating countries. Lookman, who is one of Nigeria's key players, hopes that the shift will allow more teams to participate and compete at the highest level. However, concerns remain about the impact on the competition's overall quality and entertainment value.