Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has praised Nigeria’s sturdy group efficiency after enjoying a key function within the Tremendous Eagles’ dramatic 3-2 win over Tunisia on the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Lookman was named Man of the Match in Saturday’s Group C recreation in Morocco. He scored one objective and offered two assists as Nigeria raced right into a 3-0 lead earlier than surviving a late fightback from Tunisia. Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi had been additionally heading in the right direction, breaking down a defence that had not conceded throughout World Cup qualifiers.
Talking after the match, Lookman urged the group to remain targeted. “We’ve to maintain working exhausting and preserve the identical focus,” he stated. “The group has been sturdy in our performances, and that has given us the house to create possibilities.”
After two group matches, Lookman has recorded 4 objective contributions, greater than some other participant at AFCON 2025.
He was on the coronary heart of Nigeria’s assault, offering the cross for Osimhen’s first-half header, organising Ndidi early within the second half, after which scoring himself to make it 3-0. At that time, Nigeria gave the impression to be in full management.
Nonetheless, Tunisia fought again late within the recreation. Montassar Talbi scored from a set piece earlier than a penalty decreased the hole to at least one objective. Nigeria held on via stoppage time to safe the win, e book a spot within the final 16, and lengthen their run of reaching the AFCON knockout stage.
Regardless of successful the Man of the Match award, Lookman performed down the person honour. “It’s a pleasant reward, however crucial factor is successful video games,” he stated. “Not daily can be excellent, however so long as you retain exhibiting up, it is going to be good.”
He added that the victory has boosted the group’s confidence. “It provides us extra perception to proceed the best way we’re enjoying. We need to win, and we’ve got the drive and focus to do this.”
Lookman additionally thanked the followers for his or her help. “Please preserve supporting us. We actually want you behind us,” he stated.
Nigeria will face Uganda of their remaining group match. A optimistic outcome will safe prime spot in Group C and a beneficial draw within the knockout stage.
