Nigerians applaud Lewandowski

Nigerian fans have used social media to celebrate

Robert Lewandowski

after he was awarded the best men’s player of the year.

Lewandowski

was the favorite to pick up the FIFA award over

Messi

, the 2019 winner, and

Ronaldo

in a virtual ceremony on Thursday night.

Lewandowski scored 45 goals last season to lead his side to win the league and Champions League.

Football fans in Nigeria didn’t wait to applaud Lewandowski after he was handed the trophy by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

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