Nigeria’s head coach, Finidi George, expressed his admiration for Ademola Lookman’s sensational performance against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night. Lookman stole the spotlight in Atalanta’s historic Europa League final victory, scoring a hat-trick that secured his team’s triumph on a grand stage.
The match also featured Lookman’s international teammates, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, who represented Bayer Leverkusen. Finidi was thrilled to see the Nigerian trio in action during such a high-stakes encounter and singled out Lookman for his exceptional display.
“Watching @Alookman_ @NathanTella_11 & @boniface_jrn in the Europa League final was a thing of joy and national pride. Well done guys,” Finidi wrote on X. “And what a performance that was from Lookman.”
Lookman’s hat-trick performance capped off an impressive season for the 26-year-old, who has now scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 43 matches for Atalanta. His contributions were pivotal in Atalanta’s successful Europa League campaign, showcasing his skill and consistency.
Finidi’s praise highlights Lookman’s importance to the Nigerian national team as they prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with hopes that he will continue his outstanding form.
