Osimhen, Lookman hail striker who dumped Nigeria Super Eagles after UCL heroics

Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen are two of Nigeria's biggest stars.

Osimhen, Lookman hail striker who dumped Nigeria Super Eagles after UCL heroics

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 14:44 - 27.11.2024

Nigeria and Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman reacted to a post on social media.

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, two prominent forwards for Nigeria's Super Eagles, recently reached out to former teammate Tammy Abraham following his impressive performance for AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League.

Abraham, who assisted the opener and scored the winner in Milan's thrilling 3-2 victory over Slovan Bratislava, caught the attention of his Nigerian counterparts with a celebratory social media post captioned "3 points."

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The match marked a significant moment for Abraham, as it was his first goal in the Champions League this season after four appearances.

His contributions were crucial in helping Milan secure the win against their hosts who played with ten men for part of the match. The 27-year-old celebrated his success with photos from the game, prompting reactions from Osimhen and Lookman.

Victor Osimhen || Imago

Osimhen commented simply with "Tammy," while Lookman added a fire emoji to express his admiration. Their responses highlighted a strong bond among the players, particularly considering that Abraham could have been part of the Super Eagles squad had he chosen to represent Nigeria instead of England.

Abraham's decision to represent England has been a topic of discussion among fans and analysts alike, especially given his potential impact on the Super Eagles.

The striker's performance at Milan has reignited conversations about what could have been for Nigeria's national team if he had opted to wear their colours.

Despite this, both Osimhen and Lookman continue to shine in their own right. Osimhen has been a standout performer for Napoli and recently in Galatasaray, while Lookman has made waves at Atalanta, further establishing themselves as key figures in Nigerian football.

Ademola Lookman has been on fire for Atalanta but watched the Young Boys game on the bench.. | Imago

With their mutual respect, it’s clear that the bond between these players transcends national allegiances. The friendly exchanges on social media reflect not only their successes but also the spirit of unity among Nigerian footballers on the global stage.