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Super Eagles: Lookman’s Atalanta and Boniface’s Leverkusen could clash in Europa League final

Super Eagles players Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, and Nathan Tella have all guided their respective clubs to the next round of the UEFA Europa League competition, as reported by Soccernet.ng.

Atalanta stunned Liverpool, eliminating them from the tournament despite Mohamed Salah’s goal from the penalty spot in the second leg of their quarterfinal clash at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo.

Atalanta had secured a commanding three-goal lead at Anfield, which proved unconquerable for Jurgen Klopp’s side in the return leg in Italy.

Similarly, Leverkusen, the current Bundesliga champions, secured their spot in the next round with a 2-0 victory at the Bay Arena, following a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their clash against their opponents in London.

The possibility of Lookman facing Boniface and Tella in the final looms large

Lookman, Boniface, and Tella are the remaining Super Eagles players in the Europa League, with their respective clubs now knowing their semi-final opponents.

The Blue-Blacks will face Olympique Marseille from Ligue 1, while Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen will take on AS Roma in the semi-finals.

Should Atalanta and Leverkusen triumph in their semi-final clashes, a final in Dublin could see Lookman and his compatriots, Boniface and Tella potentially facing off against each other for the ultimate prize.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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