The Digest:
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has become only the second Nigerian player to score in a Copa del Rey final, following in the footsteps of Finidi George, who achieved the feat for Real Betis against Barcelona in 1997. Lookman found the net for Atletico Madrid in Saturday's final against Real Sociedad, which ended 2-2 after regulation time before Atletico lost 3-2 on penalties. The 28-year-old has now recorded seven goals and four assists in 18 appearances since joining Atletico.
Key Points:
- Lookman joins Finidi George in an exclusive Nigerian football history book.
- His goal was a left-footed strike from the edge of the box to level the score.
- He has seven goals and four assists in just 18 appearances for Atletico.
- The Copa del Rey final was his first major final with the club.
- Finidi George's record stood for 29 years before Lookman matched it.
Lookman's place in Nigerian football history is now secured alongside the legendary Finidi George.
Sources: Soccernet, Complete Sports
