The Digest:
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has scored in consecutive games for Atalanta, helping his side to a 2-0 Serie A victory against Fiorentina. The 2024 African Player of the Year is rediscovering his scoring touch, exploring a timely return to form that engages hopes for both his club's climb up the table and Nigeria's upcoming AFCON campaign.
Key Points:
- Ademola Lookman scored Atalanta's second goal in their 2-0 win over Fiorentina.
- This marks his second goal in two games across all competitions.
- He also scored in midweek during a 3-0 Champions League win against Eintracht Frankfurt.
- The Nigerian international has now scored two Serie A goals this season.
- Ivorian defender Odilon Kossounou opened the scoring just before halftime.
- The victory lifts Atalanta to 11th place in the Serie A standings.
- Lookman's resurgence comes after a difficult World Cup qualifying playoff with Nigeria.
Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet
