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“Choosing Nigeria Was the Best Decision of My Career” – Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman has described his choice to play for Nigeria as one of the most rewarding decisions of his career.
The talented winger, born in Wandsworth, London, to Nigerian parents, initially wore the English jersey at the youth level.
He was part of England’s U-20 team that lifted the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2017, marking a major milestone for the young Three Lions.
However, in February 2022, Lookman made the significant decision to switch his international allegiance to Nigeria.
The decision materialized a month later when he made his debut for the Super Eagles during a crucial 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ghana.
Although Nigeria fell short of securing a place at the World Cup, Lookman’s commitment to his roots had already set the stage for a promising international career.
Earlier this year, Lookman got his first taste of a major tournament with Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. He didn’t just participate — he shined.
His agility, skill, and composure on the ball earned him three goals and an assist over the course of seven matches.
His standout performances were pivotal in propelling Nigeria to the final, where they narrowly lost to the host nation.
His efforts were recognized when he was named in the AFCON Team of the Tournament.
Reflecting on his journey in an interview with Sporty TV, the 27-year-old expressed how much this chapter of his career has meant to him.
“Choosing to play for Nigeria was a massive turning point for me. Every moment wearing the Super Eagles jersey has been a blessing,” Lookman said.
He mentioned the unity within the squad, emphasizing how the players’ bond and teamwork have contributed to their progress.
“We’ve achieved a lot together and are still growing. The togetherness we share is something special,” he added.
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Osimhen has proved to be very impressive this season and has many international clubs eyes set on him such as Manchester United, New Castle United and now PSG. The player is currently on a loan at Galatasaray.
Manchester United discusses signing in 17 year old player, Diego Leon to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s team and defense. This information was revealed by the Football expert, Fabrizio Romano.
Fabrizio released this information on his social media account on X, on Wednesday, stating that Man Utd are thinking about signing in the left back player.
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Ademola Lookman has praised his Atalanta side for their strong showing against Real Madrid, despite suffering a narrow 3-2 loss in their UEFA Champions League clash at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday night.
The match marked the first defeat for the reigning UEFA Europa League champions in the Champions League this season, but Atalanta’s performance sent a clear message: they are capable of competing with Europe’s best.
Lookman, who scored Atalanta’s second goal in the intense encounter, was named Man of the Match for his standout contribution.
His goal helped keep the pressure on the Spanish giants, but despite their efforts, Atalanta could not find an equalizer after a dramatic late goal from Real Madrid sealed the victory.
Reflecting on the match, Lookman shared his thoughts with UEFA.com, emphasizing the team’s pride in their performance, despite the result.
“It was a tough game, and Real Madrid took their chances when they had them,” Lookman said.
“We knew going into the match that it would be a hard-fought contest, and although we were unlucky not to come away with a win, we have our heads held high.”
Although disappointed with the final scoreline, the Nigerian forward expressed the belief that Atalanta had shown enough to demonstrate their ability to compete at the highest level.
“We are disappointed with the result because we felt we could have done more,” Lookman continued, “but there’s also a lot of pride in how we played.
We showed that we can go toe-to-toe with the best.”
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