Super Eagles of Nigeria and Atalanta star player Ademola Lookman has raised his chances of becoming the next African footballer of year. The former Everton forward starred as Europa League defending champions Atalanta claimed a comfortable Champions League win over Ukrainian club side Shakhtar Donetsk at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Super Eagles Star Ademola Lookman Favourite to African Player of the Year
The Italians have now taken four points from their two Champions League game as they played out a goalless draw against Arsenal in their first game. Ademola Lookman created their 21st-minute opener with a curling delivery from the left that was flicked home by Albania captain Berat Djimsiti, he then doubled Atalanta’s lead a minute before the half time break, with a placed effort into the bottom corner from Sead Kolasinac’s pass.
The Italians sealed their victory as they scored a third three minutes after the restart when Raoul Bellanova capitalised on some hesitant defending to nod in former Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta’s cross at the back post. Shakhtar, who are playing their home matches at Schalke’s ground due to Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, struggled to trouble the visiting defence and have one point from two games.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria star player Ademola Lookman who has been linked to be the African player of the year following his stellar performance in the last African Cup of Nations and the 2023/24 Europa League has now placed the bar higher for anyone to beat him in the award. Ademola Lookman is now the most qualified player to be named the next African player of the year after Victor Osimhen another Super Eagles star player.
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