Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named in the Atalanta matchday squad for their crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Club Brugge in the second leg of the Champions League knockout playoff on Tuesday.
Lookman had been sidelined due to a knee injury sustained last month, causing him to miss the team's last six matches across all competitions.
His return is a significant boost for Atalanta, as they aim to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg.
The 27-year-old forward last featured for La Dea in last month’s 2-1 win at Como in the Italian Serie A.
Lookman's return bolsters Super Eagles ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
Ademola Lookman’s return to action for Atalanta comes as a major boost for the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
The Atalanta forward was initially feared to miss the March qualifiers due to injury, but his return to full training has alleviated concerns about his availability for the upcoming fixtures.
The three-time African champions find themselves in a challenging situation in the qualifiers, with securing full points from both remaining fixtures becoming crucial for their progression.
Currently sitting fifth in Group C, the Super Eagles are still seeking their first win after four matchdays, having accumulated three draws and one loss.
In the current campaign, the former RB Leipzig man has netted 14 goals and registered six assists in 26 appearances across all competitions for the Bergamo outfit.
