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Lookman bags award after Super Eagles’ Victory over Libya

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named Atalanta’s Player of the Month for September, following a string of impressive performances for the Italian side, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 26-year-old winger, who has become a fan favourite at the club, registered two goals and one assist during the month, playing a pivotal role in Atalanta’s strong start to the season.

Atalanta confirmed the award on their official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday. Lookman’s contribution was decisive in several matches, including a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fiorentina, where he provided an assist for the equaliser and also scored the match-winning goal. His stellar display earned him the MVP award for that match.

Lookman also found the back of the net in Atalanta’s 3-2 loss to Como, converting a penalty to reduce the deficit. His consistent form throughout the month has also extended to the UEFA Champions League, where he has contributed a goal and an assist in two appearances.

Atalanta’s fans, who voted Lookman as their Player of the Month via the club’s official app, were impressed by his dribbling, creativity, and finishing.

Lookman’s direct competitor for the award, Serbian midfielder Lazar Samardžić, placed second, while the outgoing champion Mateo Retegui settled for third.

In international duty, Lookman had two goals controversially cancelled in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Libya in the first leg of the AFCON qualifiers.

Despite the setback, he is determined to continue his impressive form in the second leg on Tuesday as the Super Eagles aim to secure a place in AFCON 2025.

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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