{"id":60154,"date":"2025-08-09T20:24:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T20:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/ikpeba-urges-lookman-to-maintain-professionalism"},"modified":"2025-08-09T20:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T20:55:17","slug":"ikpeba-urges-lookman-to-maintain-professionalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/ikpeba-urges-lookman-to-maintain-professionalism","title":{"rendered":"Ikpeba Urges Lookman to Maintain Professionalism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has weighed in on the uncertainty surrounding Ademola Lookman\u2019s future at Atalanta, urging the Super Eagles forward to remain calm and professional despite reports of a possible fallout with the Serie A club.<\/p>\n<p>Lookman, who enjoyed a stellar 2023\/24 season\u2014winning the Europa League with Atalanta and being crowned African Player of the Year\u2014has been linked with a move away, with speculation that relations between the player and the club have soured.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the situation, Ikpeba drew on an analogy from everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLookman and Atalanta had a beautiful relationship. They won a trophy, and he was crowned African Player of the Year. But like in life, some marriages end badly.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know the full story, but I believe his representatives and close circle should advise him to stay calm and handle things properly. He should not stop training. It\u2019s always better to part ways on good terms to maintain [their] relationship. He\u2019s already a legend at Atalanta.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ikpeba\u2019s comments echo a sentiment shared by many in Nigerian football circles\u2014that Lookman\u2019s achievements in Bergamo have cemented his status as one of Africa\u2019s top exports, and any potential exit should be managed in a way that preserves his legacy.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Atalanta fans and Nigerian supporters alike will be watching closely to see whether Lookman\u2019s next chapter remains in Italy or begins elsewhere in Europe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has weighed in on the uncertainty surrounding Ademola Lookman\u2019s future at Atalanta, urging the Super Eagles forward to remain calm and professional despite reports of a possible fallout with the Serie A club. 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