Ademola Lookman is now only behind Super Eagles teammate Victor Osimhen on the all-time Nigerian scorers in Serie A after his brace against Empoli.
Ademola Lookman has further cemented his position as one of Nigeria’s top performers in Serie A, moving into second place among Nigerian scorers in the league’s history.
His brace against Empoli on Sunday brought his total Serie A goals to 36, leaving him only behind Victor Osimhen, who has scored an impressive 65 goals.
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Lookman’s recent performance was particularly noteworthy, coming just days after a public disagreement with his manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, following Atalanta’s Champions League exit.
Despite the heated controversy, Lookman demonstrated his resilience and skill by scoring twice in Atalanta’s 5-0 thrashing of Empoli.
Ademola Lookman scored a fantastic brace for Atalanta.
Record-Breaking Performance
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Nigerian Scoring Chart: With 36 goals, Lookman is now the second-highest Nigerian scorer in Serie A history, trailing only Victor Osimhen8.
Napoli icon, Victor Osimhen is the Nigerian with the most goals in Serie A history. (Photo Credit: Imago)
Match Highlights
The match against Empoli began with an own goal from Emmanuel Gyasi, setting the stage for Atalanta’s dominance.
Matteo Retegui added to the score before assisting Lookman for his first goal, moving him level with former Bologna star Simy Nwankwo, who has scored 34 Serie A goals.
Ademola Lookman with a powerful performance for Atalanta.
Lookman’s second goal came early in the second half, taking him to second spot, and Davide Zappacosta sealed the victory with the fifth goal.
Following the Champions League exit, where Lookman missed a penalty and faced criticism from Gasperini, both parties worked to mend their relationship.
Lookman missed a crucial penalty for Atalanta in the Champions League | IMAGO
Gasperini acknowledged Lookman’s contributions and expressed hope that he could become a reliable penalty taker in the future.
Lookman responded to the criticism by emphasising his commitment to the club and clarifying the circumstances surrounding the penalty.
Ademola Lookman gave Atalanta renewed hope after just 35 seconds with his historic goal | IMAGO
This performance against Empoli reminded everyone of Lookman’s ability to perform under pressure while positioning him as a serious contender to challenge Victor Osimhen’s record in the future.
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