Ademola Lookman, a winger for Atalanta, can now claim the distinction of being the first African player to score more than two goals in the championship match of a major UEFA event. Furthermore, he achieved the distinction of being the third Nigerian player to score in the championship match of a major UEFA competition, following in the footsteps of Alex Iwobi (Europa League 2019) and Joe Aribo (Europa League 2022).

In the last match of the Europa League, which was played against Bayer Leverkusen, Lookman scored two goals within the first quarter of an hour.

In the tenth minute, the Super Eagles star scored the first goal of the game after performing a swift reaction inside the penalty area in response to Zappacosta’s low cross. The second goal he scored was an outstanding curling shot that went into the bottom corner.

Lookman then scored the third goal in the second half, putting an end to Leverkusen’s hopes of capturing an unbeaten treble this season during the current campaign. Following a total of 52 matches in all competitions, Bayer Leverkusen has suffered their first loss.

The moment when Lookman became the first African player to score three goals in the championship game of a major UEFA tournament was a moment that will go down in history.

It is the first time that Atalanta has ever successfully won a title in Europe. The fact that they won the Europa League made them the first Italian team to ever do it.

Due to Lookman’s outstanding performance, a representative from Real Madrid reached out to him in order to discuss the possibility of a summer contract.