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The UEFA Europa League is still in awe of Ademola Lookman's remarkable hattrick performance for Atalanta against Bayer Leverkusen.
Almost a week after the Super Eagles star led the Italian side to a historic outing against the previously undefeated Bayer Leverkusen, Ademola Lookman is still receiving widespread praise for his heroics.
The Europa League's official social media accounts have been relentless in hailing the 26-year-old, who became the first player to score a hat-trick in a major UEFA competition final.
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Europa League hails Lookman
Lookman took the game by the scruff of the neck as Atalanta overcame their defeat in the Coppa Italia to Juventus the previous weekend to thrash Bayer, the German champions, 3-0 in an explosive final on May 22, 2024.
The Europa League account took to Twitter to once again celebrate the Nigerian star with a glowing message, stating:
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"Ademola Lookman rose above the rest."
After his standout display against Bayer, Lookman will now be hoping to carry that form into Nigeria's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualification matches against South Africa and Benin Republic next month.
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The Super Eagles currently have just two points from a possible six in their qualifying campaign, and Lookman's heroics in the Europa League final will have undoubtedly caught the attention of national team boss Finidi George.
The former Nigeria international winger will be eager to see Lookman replicate his European exploits on the international stage as the Super Eagles look to get their World Cup qualification bid back on track.
Lookman's meteoric rise has been a joy to watch, and the Europa League's continued praise of his achievements is a testament to the impact he has made on the European stage.
With the Super Eagles now set to benefit from his inspirational form, Nigerian football fans will be licking their lips at the prospect of seeing Lookman lead their side to glory in the crucial World Cup qualifiers ahead.
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