Ademola Lookman inspired Atalanta to a first-ever European final after a masterclass display against Marseille.
Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the Europa League Player of the Week award following his outstanding performance in Atalanta's 4-1 aggregate victory over Marseille in the semifinal.
Lookman, who was a key figure in Nigeria's recent African Cup of Nations outing, inspired Atalanta to their first-ever European final with a masterclass display in the second leg at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on Thursday.
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The 26-year-old forward scored the opening goal and provided an assist to help Atalanta secure a comprehensive 3-0 win on the night, sealing their place in the Europa League final.
According to UEFA's official website, Lookman's performance also included three attempts, further highlighting his influential role in Atalanta's dominant display.
The Nigerian's nomination for the Player of the Week award puts him in contention with Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar, who was recognized for his impressive 12-save performance in the Italian side's dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.
Lookman's nomination comes as a testament to his continued growth and development, having played a crucial role in Nigeria's AFCON 2023 campaign earlier this year.
The Europa League Player of the Week award will be decided by a public vote, with fans having the opportunity to cast their ballots on UEFA's official website.
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