Super Eagles and Atalanta player, Ademola Lookman has secured another “Man of the Match” title for his role in Atalanta’s recent 3- 0 victory over Napoli on Sunday at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
The talented Nigerian player who has been in impressive form lately, maintained his form with an outstanding performance. He scored two quick goals within three minutes and won the man of the match award.
Interestingly, his early strikes were key to lifting Atalanta to second place in the Serie A standings, trailing only Napoli, the league leader. This award highlights Lookman’s consistency this season.
Other feats achieved by the prolific player are, his contribution to ten goals in just eight league matches for Atalanta, assits and getting his place among Serie A’s standout players.
In addition to his domestic success, Lookman recently made history by becoming the only African player in the top 15 of the Ballon d’Or rankings for 2024, securing 14th place.
This achievement underscores his influence both in Europe and on the African continent, where he is also in the running for the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year award.
Through his dynamic performances, Lookman continues to bolster his reputation in European football, bringing pride to Nigerian fans and reinforcing his position as a formidable force for Atalanta
