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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, has become the first African footballer to score more than two goals in the final of a major UEFA competition.<\/p>\n

He also became the third Nigerian player to score in the final of a major UEFA competition, after Alex Iwobi (2019 Europa League) and Joe Aribo (2022 Europa League).<\/p>\n

Lookman grabbed his brace within the opening 25 minutes of Wednesday\u2019s Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles star opened the scoring in the 10th minute, reacting quickest in the box to Zappacosta\u2019s low cross.<\/p>\n

His second was a sublime curling effort into the bottom corner.<\/p>\n

Lookman then scored the third in the second half, to end Leverkusen\u2019s dream of winning the treble unbeaten this season.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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