Ademola Lookman reaches new milestone ahead of Ballon d’Or ceremony

Ademola Lookman was on hand to lead Atalanta to a convincing Italian Serie A win over Hellas Verona.
The famous Nigerian striker scored an impressive double and also provided two assists for the Bergamo team.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or nominee eclipsed a personal milestone days before the France Football Awards.

Ademola Lookman continued his impressive start to the season with a man-of-the-match performance in Atalanta’s Italian Serie A win over Hellas Verona.

The outstanding Nigerian striker provided two assists and also recorded a brace as the Bergamo club secured a convincing 6-1 win over Paolo Zanetti’s side.

Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring for Atalanta — Ademola Lookman celebrates during the Serie A match between Atalanta and Verona at the Gewiss Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Bergamo. Image: Marco Luzzani.
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Lookman, who has been struggling for form since his return from the international break with Nigeria, eclipsed a personal milestone in his career that night.

Lookman set a personal record

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According to data from AllNigeriaFootballBy scoring four goals for Atalanta that evening, Lookman scored four goals in one match for the first time in his career.

The Nigerian forward’s previous record was recorded in the UEFA Europa League final, where he scored a hat-trick in the match against Bayer Leverkusen.

According to data provided FotmobLookman has scored 10 goals in as many appearances for Atalanta this season.

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The Nigerian striker, nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, will look to finish as high as possible in the 30-player standings to be announced by France. Football.

Lookman will also be looking to win the title Africa Player of the Year Award at the CAF Awards on December 16 in Marrakesh, Morocco.

CAF Announces 2024 POTY Shortlist

YEN.com.gh previously reported that CAF reveals final shortlist for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year award.

The prestigious award, which has long recognized the continent’s best football talent, is expected to have a new winner this year.

Nigeria’s Lookman tops the 2024 shortlist after an outstanding season for Atalanta. He is joined by Guinean international Serou Guirasi, who enjoyed a stellar campaign for Stuttgart before his recent move to Borussia Dortmund.

William Troost-Ekong of Nigeria and Ashraf Hakimi of Morocco are also among the long list of players nominated for the award.

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