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Mummy’s Boy! Mother Celebrates On The Pitch As Ademola Lookman Makes History With Europa League Hat-Trick (Video)
By Gideon Ayeni
In a thrilling finale, Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman stole the show with a masterful performance, leading Atalanta to a historic Europa League victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Lookman’s hat-trick sealed the deal, making him the first player to achieve this feat in a European Cup final.
The Super Eagles star’s impressive skills were on full display as he opened the scoring in the 12th minute, blindsiding Exequiel Palacios to fire home. He then curled in a stunning second goal from outside the box midway through the first half. Lookman cemented his place in history by completing his hat-trick with 15 minutes remaining, finishing off Gianluca Scamacca’s pass with precision.
The moment was made even sweeter as Lookman celebrated with his mother on the pitch, a heartwarming video of which has gone viral on social media. His mother’s pride and joy were palpable as she embraced her son, basking in the glory of his incredible achievement.
Watch the video below;
This triumph marks Atalanta’s first European title and the first time an Italian club has won the Europa League since the competition’s modification. The phenomenal performance of Ademola Lookman in the European League final has made him a top contender for the CAF Player of the Year award, capping off an outstanding campaign with 15 goals and eight assists across all competitions.
As Lookman joins the Super Eagles for June’s World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin, his blistering form is sure to be a valuable asset for the team. The historic hat-trick by Ademola Lookman in the Europa League final will be remembered for years to come, solidifying his place among the greatest players in European football history.
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