Ademola Lookman scored five Champions League goals this season for Atalanta, matching the single-campaign record for Nigerians set by Obafemi Martins and Victor Osimhen.
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has etched his name in Nigerian football history after scoring five UEFA Champions League goals this season for Atalanta.
Lookman matched the single-campaign record set by Super Eagles icon Obafemi Martins in 2004/05 and Victor Osimhen in 2022/23.
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Atalanta’s coach Gian Piero Gasperini spoke to the media about Nigeria and Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman after their Serie A game against relegation side Venezia.
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Ademola Lookman’s incredible form with Atalanta has not been enough for Serie A legend Francesco Totti
Lookman’s achievement came in the dramatic match against Club Brugge, where he scored a historic goal just 35 seconds after coming off the bench, providing Atalanta with initial hope.
Although the team ultimately exited the competition, Lookman’s performance was a highlight of the night.
Ademola Lookman has been superb for Atalanta.
Despite missing a penalty, he cemented his place alongside Martins and Osimhen as the top-scoring Nigerians in a single Champions League season.
In the 2024/25 campaign, Lookman played a total of seven matches, starting five, and contributed significantly with five goals and one assist.
Lookman has scored 17 goals this season.
His impressive form has solidified his position as one of Africa’s finest talents in European football, joining an exclusive list of Nigerian players who have made a lasting impact in the Champions League.
This achievement marks an important milestone in Lookman’s career, as he continues to make waves in European football.
Obafemi Martins former Super Eagles star
His performance shows the growing influence of African players in the continent’s top competitions, with Nigerians leading the way in setting new benchmarks for success.
Meanwhile, according to a Pulse Sports Report, the in-form Lookman could be on his way out of Atalanta with some of Europe’s biggest clubs battling for his signature.
Lookman missed a crucial penalty for Atalanta in the Champions League | IMAGO
The Nigerian is expected to leave Bergamo this summer, with Italian Old Lady, Juventus the latest to be linked with the former RB Leipzig star.
Per the report, Lookman is seen as the ‘missing puzzle’ who could help fire the Italian giants back to the top of Serie A where they belong.
Victor Osimhen for Napoli | Imago
With 17 goals and six assists across 30 matches, Lookman is highly rated in Turin but they will have to fight off Premier League giants like Liverpool and Manchester United, and Ligue 1’s PSG, who are all keeping tabs on his situation in Atalanta.
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