The Nigerian opened the scoring just 10 minutes into the game with a superb volley from inside the box, setting the tone for Atalanta’s impressive display.

Unstoppable! Lookman Stuns Napoli… Scores A Double in Top-of-Table Clash

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman delivered a stunning performance with a brace against league leaders Napoli, handing them only their second defeat of the season.

Atalanta’s tactical approach proved a masterclass, catching the “formidable” Napoli off-guard.

Lookman, a standout contender for African Player of the Year, left everything on the pitch, reinforcing why he deserves to take home the award on December 16.

The Nigerian opened the scoring just 10 minutes into the game with a superb volley from inside the box, setting the tone for Atalanta’s impressive display.

He then doubled the lead in the 31st minute with a spectacular strike from outside the box to give Atalanta 2-0 lead and Mateo Retegui scored the third goal in the additional time.

With this crucial away win, Atalanta now sits in second place on the Serie A table with 22 points from 11 matches, trailing Napoli by just three points.

Gian Piero Gasperini, Ademola Lookman

Gian Piero Gasperini Head Coach of Atalanta BC gives an high five to Ademola Lookman. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Lookman’s tally for the season now stands at five goals and five assists in 11 games across all competitions for Atalanta.

Lookman stood out as the sole African player nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or, finishing 14th overall a remarkable achievement that underscores his growing prominence on the global stage.

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Unstoppable! Lookman Stuns Napoli… Scores A Double in Top-of-Table Clash

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman delivered a stunning performance with a brace against league leaders Napoli, handing them only their second defeat of the season.

Atalanta’s tactical approach proved a masterclass, catching the “formidable” Napoli off-guard.

Lookman, a standout contender for African Player of the Year, left everything on the pitch, reinforcing why he deserves to take home the award on December 16.

The Nigerian opened the scoring just 10 minutes into the game with a superb volley from inside the box, setting the tone for Atalanta’s impressive display.

He then doubled the lead in the 31st minute with a spectacular strike from outside the box to give Atalanta 2-0 lead and Mateo Retegui scored the third goal in the additional time.

With this crucial away win, Atalanta now sits in second place on the Serie A table with 22 points from 11 matches, trailing Napoli by just three points.

Gian Piero Gasperini, Ademola Lookman

Gian Piero Gasperini Head Coach of Atalanta BC gives an high five to Ademola Lookman. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Lookman’s tally for the season now stands at five goals and five assists in 11 games across all competitions for Atalanta.

Lookman stood out as the sole African player nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or, finishing 14th overall a remarkable achievement that underscores his growing prominence on the global stage.

If you use the quotes from this content, you legally agree to give www.brila.net the News credit as the source and a backlink to our story. Copyright 2024 Brila Media.