The Digest:
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has equaled Nigerian legend Finidi George's Copa del Rey final feat after scoring for Atletico Madrid in Saturday's final against Real Sociedad. Lookman drew Atletico level in the 19th minute after Sociedad took the lead seconds into the game. According to OptaJose, Lookman is now the second Nigerian player to score in a Copa del Rey final, following Finidi George who scored for Real Betis against Barcelona in 1997.
Key Points:
- Lookman joins Finidi George in an exclusive Nigerian football history book.
- Finidi scored for Real Betis in the 1997 final against Barcelona.
- Lookman's goal was his third for Atletico in the Spanish Cup competition.
- Atletico lost 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
- The feat highlights Nigerian attacking talent on European stages.
Sources: Complete Sports (James Agberebi)
