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Nigeria and Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman played his final game of the year with another award added to his numerous collections.
Nigeria and Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has once again proven his worth on the pitch, adding another prize to his impressive collection this season with Atalanta.
The CAF Player of the Year was decisive in his team’s recent match against Lazio, where he was named Man of the Match after a standout performance that helped secure a crucial draw.
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'The perfect time' - Super Eagles legend reveals when Lookman should dump Atalanta
Ademola Lookman is in the best form of his life and a Super Eagles icon believes Atalanta have a dilemma on what to do with the African Player of the Year.
Lookman vs Lazio
Atalanta faced Lazio in a fiercely contested Serie A clash, aiming to maintain their unbeaten streak and impressive title challenge.
Lookman showed his skills by assisting the decisive equaliser in the 88th minute, denying Lazio an important home victory in their final game of the year.
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The club's social media account hailed him as a "serial winner," highlighting his consistent contributions on the pitch across competitions for La Dea.
The match was also a significant moment for Lookman as it was his first encounter this season against fellow Nigerian Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who led Lazio’s midfield.
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Both players made their marks, but it was Lookman who stole the show with his late-game heroics for the visitors.
Lazio initially took control of the match, with Dele-Bashiru scoring a stunning volley in the 27th minute after being set up by Nicolo Rovella.
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The home side held onto their lead until the final moments, when Lookman broke free and set up Marco Brescianini for a simple tap-in, much to the dismay of the Lazio fans.
Lookman’s MOTM stats
This assist was Lookman’s fifth in Serie A and sixth across all competitions this season, solidifying his role as a key player for Atalanta in their quest for the Serie A title.
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His performance statistics against Lazio were impressive, including one chance created, one big chance, and two shots on target, all while maintaining a pass accuracy of 71%.
The Super Eagles star remains a vital asset for both his club and country, and will look to build on his latest outing when Atalanta take on defending champions Inter next.
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