"Four years ago my career felt down but now I'm here as the best player in Africa," Lookman, 27, said on stage when collecting his award in Marrakesh on Monday. "Don't let your failures stop your dreams."
Lookman made his senior debut for Charlton in November 2015, scored his first senior goal on his fifth appearance and eventually caught the eye of top-flight clubs with his performances for a struggling side.
"My mum has always been big on education, but being Nigerian it is a bit more intense," he explained. "The pressure is definitely different."
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