Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman reflected on his impressive brace against Napoli—a performance that helped Atalanta secure a commanding victory over the Serie A leaders.
And with so much pride, the former Leicester City forward shared why the match meant more than just three points to him, and his words hint at a deeper sense of accomplishment.
The Nigerian international was in top form as Atalanta pulled off a stunning 3-0 victory away from home on Sunday.
The Nigerian star's brace left Napoli’s home crowd at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in shock after putting out yet another commendable performance and impressive ability to rise in high-stakes matches.
His performance not only broke Napoli’s clean sheet streak but also led his Atalanta side to a dominant display.
Lookman reflects on his big performance against Napoli
Lookman opened the scoring with a goal from a skilled team attack and quickly followed it up with a solo strike that Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret couldn’t stop.
This early double made Napoli’s comeback efforts even more challenging, as they faced a rare defeat on home soil.
The match marked only the second time in Antonio Conte's Serie A career that he suffered a three-goal loss at home, with Lookman delivering the decisive blows.
Speaking to DAZN after the game, Lookman expressed pride in Atalanta’s performance, acknowledging that winning away to the league leaders is no small feat.
“It was a big performance from the team; we’re happy, and three points away to the leaders is never easy, so we’re proud of that, he told DAZN.
Lookman, who also attended the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris this week, where he ranked 14th, emphasised that his primary focus remains on helping Atalanta succeed rather than personal glory.
“Individual achievements are part of football, but this is a team game; my squad helps me a lot. I continue working and try to help the team when I can,” he added.
