Ademola Lookman: African Footballer of the Year discusses Super Eagles and career journey

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African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman discusses Super Eagles and career journey

Ademola Lookman: African Footballer of the Year discusses Super Eagles and career journey

Tosin Abayomi 19:45 - 16.03.2025

African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman discusses Super Eagles and career journey

Super Eagles of Nigeria star Ademola Lookman has shed more life to his background coming up to become a professional footballer.

Lookman played for England at youth level before switching his allegiance to Nigeria later in his career.

Lookman on career journey

African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman  discusses Super Eagles and career journey
Ademola Lookman is pleased to be representing Nigeria (Credit: Imago) African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman discusses Super Eagles and career journey

In an interview shared by the Nigeria Football Federation’s official Super Eagles account, Lookman opened up about his football journey and personal motivations.

In the short clip that has gone viral, Lookman the African Footballer of the Year reflects on his humble beginnings, sharing memories of his first pair of football boots.

The interview delves into Lookman's dream games—those iconic matches or moments he aspires to or remembers fondly

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He discussed his hat-trick in the 2024 UEFA Europa League final, where he led Atalanta to a historic victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman  discusses Super Eagles and career journey
Ademola Lookman at the 2024 CAF Awards | Instagram African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman discusses Super Eagles and career journey

He also referenced his contributions to Nigeria’s Super Eagles playing a key role as they advanced to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.

The post comes as Lookman is set to join camp ahead of the Super Eagles’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

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