Recently, news surfaced regarding Hamzat Adelaja, widely known as Peller, receiving a formal invitation from CAF for their prestigious awards ceremony.
The CAF Player of the Year accolade, which was awarded to Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, occurred on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco.
A viral invitation addressed to Peller highlighted that his presence would elevate the significance of the event.
The invitation stated:
Dear Hamzat Adelaja,
“CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and FRMF President Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa are thrilled to extend their invitation to you for the CAF Awards 2024, taking place in Marrakech (Morocco) on Monday, December 16, 2024. This remarkable gathering will honor the exceptional accomplishments of African footballers, coaches, teams, and clubs over the past year. Your attendance at this eminent occasion would contribute significant prestige as we commemorate the extraordinary individuals and teams who influenced African football in 2024.”
CAF mentioned that further information regarding logistics and accommodation would be provided at a later date.
On the day of the event, Peller was notably absent, leading to a flurry of discussions and varied opinions on social media.
The creator declined the invitation as the event coordinators did not allow his team to be present. A clip of Peller, who was in the UK a day before the event, has become popular online.