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Peseiro believes that Ademola Lookman is versatile enough to be deployed in two other positions apart from the supporting striker and left winger he currently plays.

Lionel Messi, who won the award in 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Antoine Griezman, and Arsenal's star boy, Bukayo Saka are among the nominees.

The competition is open to both males and females.

The striker is looking to become the first Nigerian to win the award since Kanu Nwankwo was named the Best Player on the Continent in 1999.

The playmaker ran riot as he and Raul Jimenez netted a brace each to inspire the Cottagers to a resounding 5-0 victory against Forest on Wednesday night.

The Gunners marched out of Kenworth Road with all three points secured after a stunning 4-3 win, which saw Luton town crash in the last seconds of the game as they could not prevent the Gunners from taking the much-needed 3 points.

“My first option was to return to Barcelona, but it was not possible. I tried to return, and it did not happen."- Messi.

The 25-year-old Aaron Ramsdale seems to have been knocked out of the Arsenal number one spot by summer loan signing, David Raya, who will become a permanent player with the Gunners when the season ends.

Osimhen has rightfully won the award this time as presented by the Italian Footballers Association, AIC, after finishing the 2022/23 season as the top scorer in Serie A with 26 goals, becoming the first-ever African Capocannoniere.

Reigning FA Cup champions, Manchester City will play Huddersfield at the Etihad Stadium, while Chelsea will host Preston at Stamford Bridge.