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| Image/ Nigerian Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman |
Nigerian and Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, who has made eight appearances in the current World Cup qualifiers, found himself in a supporting role for Nigeria’s recent match against Benin. According to the Nigeria Coach Eric Chelle, Lookman was suspended for the fixture due to a second yellow card received earlier in the qualification campaign, forcing him to watch from the sidelines.
Despite his suspension, Ademola Lookman was present and spotted supporting the national team during their preparations. The Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic, with goals from Victor Osimhen and one from Frank Onyeka . The impressive performance by his teammates clearly left a mark on Lookman as he watched the game from the stands of the Uyo Sports Stadium. Following the emphatic win, the suspended star shared his pride and excitement on his Instagram story, posting a single, powerful word to describe the team’s display: “Amazing.”
This show of support for the national team comes during a turbulent period for Lookman at his club. Recent reports indicate he has been discontent at Atalanta, having sought a move to Inter Milan during the summer transfer window after citing "broken promises" and "poor treatment" by the club. The situation attempt him to force a move by being absent from training and deleting Atalanta-related content from his social media. While his future in Italy remains uncertain, his commitment to the Nigerian national team appears unwavering, as he continues to be a key figure in their quest for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
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