Ademola Lookman has showcased exceptional performance for the Nigerian national team throughout the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Atalanta forward has notably contributed three goals to Nigeria’s campaign, with a noteworthy brace against Cameroon. Additionally, Lookman secured the decisive winning goal in the match against Angola.
In response to his son’s match-winning performance, Ademola Lookman’s father expressed immense joy, stating, “It is an understatement if I say I’m happy. I’m overwhelmed, I am so much happy. At least for Nigeria winning this game, because it is an advantage for us and it gives us the drive to play the next game and win.”
Lookman has formed a formidable partnership with Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon in the Nigerian attack, with the latter providing the crucial assist for Ademola Lookman’s goal against Angola.