- News has emerged online about Peller, receiving an invitation from CAF to their awards ceremony.
- Recall that the CAF Player of the Year award, which was won by Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman.
- A viral invitation sent to Peller mentioned that his attendance would enhance the event.
News has emerged online about Hamzat Adelaja, known as Peller, receiving an invitation from CAF to their awards ceremony.
GistLover shared that the CAF Player of the Year award, which was won by Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, took place on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco.
A viral invitation sent to Peller mentioned that his attendance would enhance the event.
The invitation read:
Dear Hamzat Adelaja,
“CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and FRMF President Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa are delighted to invite you to the CAF Awards 2024 held in Marrakech (Morocco) on Monday, December 16, 2024. This special event will recognise the outstanding achievements of African footballers, coaches, teams, and clubs over the past year. Your presence at this prestigious occasion would add immense value as we celebrate the remarkable individuals and teams who shaped African football in 2024.”
The CAF stated that they will give more details about logistics and accommodation later.
On the day of the ceremony, Peller was absent, causing a lot of chatter and opinions on social media.
See the post here:
The content creator refused the invitation because the organizers did not permit his management to attend. A video of Peller, who was in the UK a day prior to the ceremony, has gone viral.
Watch the video below:
Netizens Reactions:
@oluwa__dami_lola____ Give this boy little accolades naw😢 does grace work without meeting hardwork. Some of you really need to know the meaning of STREAMER
@silvaboymusic Since that very day Olamide baddo joined this boy live stream, I knew this is Grace speaking for him.
@opedbaba But he didn’t go because of UK.
@official3star01 But we did not see him on the awards day.
@official_frabjous_empire When grace speaks protocols are broken.
@johnjoy295 This guy don go far. I’m happy for him.
@freekeydee Be like Peller no see the invite quick.
@hardamz___ CAF as a whole, better players are out there who deserve the invitation not who’s never dream of football
