Ademola Lookman Makes African Football History with Hat-Trick in European Final

Date:

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman etched his name into the annals of European football history on Wednesday night by becoming the first African player ever to score three goals in the final of a major European competition.

The Super Eagles forward delivered a man-of-the-match performance that propelled Atalanta to a resounding three-zero victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final, securing their first major trophy in 61 years.

The outcome of the game also dashed Bayer Leverkusen’s hopes of an unbeaten season across all competitions.

Lookman opened the scoring for Atalanta with a well-executed goal in the 12th minute.

Undeterred, he then doubled Atalanta’s lead in the 26th minute with a display of individual brilliance.

The 26-year-old completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute, culminating in a sensational performance that will be long remembered.

Lookman’s heroics also add him to the prestigious list of Nigerians who have conquered the Europa League, joining Chidi Odiah, Taribo West, John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses and Samuel Chukwueze.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share post:

spot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

LAND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA

By David Isong https://youtu.be/uKSum7GPmFk?si=Dt8YW3Eckx-zeJ29 Transportation has been a driving force behind...

OTUABAGI COMMUNITY, BAYELSA: NIGERIA’S FIRST OIL WELL HOST

https://youtu.be/i3JjiX-_Uic?si=SRI826USz31Q7ISa It has been 68 years since crude oil was...

Inclusiveness for Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria: A Call for Action

https://youtu.be/Ky5pW0AmqB8?si=_hRrREG0H7HCfqZY In Nigeria, the fight for inclusiveness for persons with...

The Impact of Humanitarian Work on Societal Development

https://youtu.be/fRBV9tmUHi8?si=MxNCJhBLWFew-tKG Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa, is grappling...