Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was the hero on Thursday night as Atalanta saw off French side Olympique de Marseille with ease at the Gewiss Stadium, thanks to a goal and an assist from Ademola Lookman, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
With the game tied on a 1-1 score from the first leg, a stunners by Ademola Lookman on the half-hour mark sends the home fans into wild jubilation as they seem on track for their first European competition.
Holding on to the goal going into the break, one will expect the visitors to respond with a goal of their own in the second half, however, Nigeria's forwad, Ademola Lookman had a better idea as he set up Matteo Ruggeri for Atalanta's second of the night, 52 minutes into the encounter before El Bilal Toure's goal in the 4th minutes of additional time mase it an easy win for the Nerazzurri.
The performance from Lookman on the night was one of the best from him this season. The former Everton winger marked a lively performance with a goal and an assist. The 26-year-old linked well with the likes of Scamacca and the impressive Teun Koopmeiners as the Serie A outfit carved out the better openings and deservedly booked their spot in the final.
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They will play another fantastic team, Bayer Leverkusen who boast of two Nigerians in Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface in the May 22nd final at tha Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba