Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has lauded Ademola Lookman’s outstanding display in the Europa League final. Lookman scored a hat-trick, leading Atalanta to a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Wednesday night.
Lookman netted twice in the first half and added a third after the break. His remarkable performance made history, as he became the first African player to score a hat-trick in a major European competition final. This season, he has scored 15 goals across all competitions for Atalanta.
Lookman’s international teammates, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, also played for Bayer Leverkusen in the final. Despite their efforts, Lookman’s brilliance secured the win for Atalanta.
Finidi George expressed his pride on social media, saying: “Watching Ademola Lookman, Nathan Tella, and Victor Boniface in the Europa League final was a moment of joy and national pride. Well done, guys. And what a performance from Lookman.”
With this historic victory, Lookman’s reputation continues to grow. His performance in the Europa League final has not only brought joy to his club but also to fans and followers of Nigerian football.
Lookman’s achievement highlights the talent and potential of Nigerian players on the international stage, marking a significant milestone in his career and for African football.
