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2024 CAF Awards: African King of Football, Lookman, expresses love for Nigeria's local dish `Fufu'

Posted : 20 December 2024

The newly crowned *African Footballer of the Year*, Ademola Lookman, has spoken glowingly about one of Nigeria's local dishes, saying that the staple food has greatly helped his stamina.


"Growing up in the U.K., I was used to eating a lot of junk food because it's something very convenient and doesn't waste your time.

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"One day, my mum followed me to the pitch where I played soccer with other kids at the age of ten. She noticed how easily I fell when shoved by other kids while contesting for the ball.


"After the match, she told me, 'Ademola, my son, I am not impressed by the way you fall when playing football. You are a Nigerian child, and you should have the stamina of a Nigerian.'


The next day, my mother introduced *fufu* into my diet. At first, I didn't like it because of the strong smell, but as I ate it with *ewedu* soup, I could see the results as my stamina increased.


Now I am here. How could I have made it this far without eating *fufu*? I will always represent Nigeria."

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