AFCON 2025 qualifier: Lookman reacts to Super Eagles victory over Benin Republic
Ademola Lookman has expressed his excitement following Nigeria’s impressive 3-0 win against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The Super Eagles kicked off their campaign with a commanding performance at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday. Lookman, who plays as a winger for Italian club Atalanta, was the standout player of the match, scoring the opening and closing goals, while also playing a pivotal role in the team’s second.
The 26-year-old’s stellar performance earned him the Man of the Match accolade. After the game, Lookman took to social media to celebrate, sharing his excitement with his fans on X (formerly Twitter) by posting, “Take off ⚽️⚽️✔️.
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Lookman and his teammates will now shift their focus to their next qualifier, an away match against the Amavubi of Rwanda, scheduled for Tuesday.
This victory has given the Super Eagles a strong start in their quest to qualify for AFCON 2025, with hopes running high as they prepare for the next challenge.
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