Nigeria “He’s a Top Player For Sure” – Tunisia Forward Tounekti Praises Nigeria’s Lookman

The Digest:

Ahead of the crucial AFCON clash, Tunisia forward Sebastian Tounekti has lauded Nigeria's Ademola Lookman as a "top player" while revealing a light-hearted exchange with his Celtic teammate, Kelechi Iheanacho.

Key Points:

• Tounekti, who plays with Iheanacho at Celtic, spoke with the Nigerian forward after the AFCON draw.
• He recounted Iheanacho's reaction: "He just said yeah, it was funny that we were gonna have to play against each other."
• When asked which Nigerian player he admires most, Tounekti immediately singled out winger Ademola Lookman.
• He praised Lookman's consistency for both the Super Eagles and his club, Atalanta.
• The Tunisian forward acknowledged the overall quality in Nigeria's squad.
• Both teams enter the match with three points each from their opening group games.
• The encounter is poised as a potential decider for the top spot in Group C.

The mutual respect and personal connections underscore the professional camaraderie that exists even within high-stakes international competition.

Sources: Soccernet , Complete Sports