Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman made an electrifying return for Atalanta, starring in their 3-2 victory over Fiorentina in Serie A.
The Super Eagles forward, who had been sidelined due to transfer speculation involving Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, marked his return in style, scoring a goal and providing an assist to earn the man of the match accolade.
Reinstated in the starting lineup, Lookman wasted no time making an impact. Despite Atalanta trailing 1-0 after Fiorentina’s Lucas Martinez Quarta opened the scoring, the Nigerian forward showcased his creativity and vision. Lookman brilliantly beat his marker on the left flank and delivered a perfect assist to Mateo Retegui, who equalized for Atalanta.
Just before halftime, Lookman struck again, this time finding the back of the net himself. His goal, which would ultimately prove decisive, gave Atalanta a 3-2 lead going into the break.
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Lookman’s overall performance was crucial, with his ability to create and score cementing his importance to Atalanta’s attack. His contributions also come at a crucial time for the Italian side as they look to remain competitive in both Serie A and Europe.
After the match, Lookman shared his joy with fans on social media, posting a simple yet powerful message: “Great to be back.” The forward, who is also a frontrunner for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award, reminded everyone of his immense potential and his value to both Atalanta and the Nigerian national team.
As the season progresses, fans will be eager to see if Lookman can maintain his form and further solidify his reputation as one of Africa’s top talents.
