Nigerian professional footballer and African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman is set to hit a special milestone of 100 games for his Italian side, Atalanta, should he, as expected, play any role in his club’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final clash against Inter Milan at Al-Awwal Park in Saudi Arabia.

The Nigeria international was part of the La Dea squad that arrived in Saudi Arabia on New Year’s Eve. They are gearing up for the crucial match tonight. Atalanta aims to upset the reigning Italian champions and secure a spot in the cup final.

Lookman, who joined Atalanta in the summer of 2022 from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig for €9.3 million, has flourished under the guidance of seasoned manager Gian Piero Gasperini. In his 99 appearances across all competitions for the club, Lookman has contributed 44 goals and 24 assists, establishing himself as a key player in the squad.

This season, the 27-year-old African Footballer of the Year has maintained an impressive form, registering 12 goals and six assists in 21 matches. His remarkable performances have continued to solidify his reputation as one of the most impactful forwards in Serie A.

Last season, Lookman played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s historic triumph, scoring a hat-trick in their 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen to clinch their first major trophy. He is now determined to guide the team toward another shot at silverware.

In addition to his contributions in cup competitions, Lookman has been instrumental in Atalanta’s domestic league campaign, as they chase their first-ever Serie A title. The Nigerian forward hopes to emulate his compatriot who led Napoli to their first league title in 33 years, and create a similar legacy for Atalanta.

Lookman will also be eager to help his side avenge the 4-0 defeat suffered against Inter earlier in the season.

He missed that match due to uncertainty surrounding his transfer at the time but now has the opportunity to make a decisive impact for La Dea in their quest for glory.

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Lookman Reaches 100th Appearance for Atalanta in Loss to Inter Milan

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