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Lookman Shines In Atalanta’s Last Serie A Game
- Ademola Lookman had an impressive season with Atalanta, contributing in their final Serie A match.
- His arrival at the Super Eagles camp was delayed, but he will join the team for crucial World Cup qualifiers.
- Nigeria aims to win against South Africa and Benin Republic to boost their 2026 World Cup qualifying chances.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ademola Lookman scored one goal and assisted another in Atalanta’s 3-2 home defeat against Fiorentina, concluding the 2023/24 Serie A season on Sunday.
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Lookman has been named in coach Finidi George’s 23-man squad to face South Africa and Benin Republic in crucial World Cup qualifiers on Friday and next Monday, respectively.
However, his arrival at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo was delayed by his club due to the Fiorentina game.
Six minutes after Andrea Belotti opened the scoring for the visitors, Lookman equalized for Atalanta and assisted Giorgio Scalvini’s goal in the 32nd minute to make it 2-2.
Belotti completed his brace just before halftime, securing a 3-2 victory for the visitors and completing the double over the Europa League winners.
Lookman and Atalanta had little to worry about, having already secured Champions League qualification for next season.
This was through their league performance, in addition to winning the Europa League.
Atalanta players and Lookman celebrate a goal
Fiorentina finished eighth in Serie A, securing a spot in the Europa Conference League playoffs as they aim to avoid the disappointment of losing two consecutive finals next season.
Ademola Lookman, 26, had an outstanding season with Atalanta.
Scoring a hat-trick in the Europa League final against the unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen.
Hence, ending the season with 17 goals and 10 assists across all competitions.
He is expected to join the Super Eagles in Uyo today as they ramp up preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Nigeria will play South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, June 7.
Before traveling to Ivory Coast to face Benin Republic on Monday, June 10.
Further Reading
- Finidi, Eguavoen Hails Ademola Lookman UEL Final Heroic Display
- Transfer: Atalanta Won’t Value Lookman Below €40m
- Ibrox Noise Ranks Balogun As Scottish Premiership’s Best Defender
The Eagles are currently third in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group with two points from two matches.
They need to win both upcoming games to get their campaign back on track.
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