Super Eagles latest news today: Two Nigerians get recognition in USA, Italy; Ademola Lookman downs Barca & more

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The Nigerian football space has been very active in the last few hours with new developments around the Super Eagles, Nigerian players abroad, and much more.

Ademola Lookman helped Atletico Madrid to knock out Barcelona from the UEFA Champions League, Nigerian players get recognized. You’ll see everything here!

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Ademola Lookman Downs Barcelona

Ademola Lookman of Atletico de Madrid celebrates his goal
Ademola Lookman of Atletico de Madrid celebrates his goal. Copyright: ImagoxLexPictorium

Ademola Lookman can’t stop shining for Atletico Madrid. On Tuesday night, it was looking like Barcelona would cruise to the semifinal of the UEFA Champions League after they established an early two-goal lead.

But Lookman sprung up with the goal that sent Los Rojiblancos into the next round. Read more.

Two Super Eagles stars Get Recognized In Italy and USA

Super Eagles and New England Revolution star Alhassan Yusuf
Super Eagles and New England Revolution star Alhassan Yusuf. Copyright: xVictor-OguegbexImago

Two Nigerian stars were recognized for their performances for their clubs in the last gameweek.

Maduka Okoye got a recognition from the Serie A after helping Udinese defeat AC Milan, while Alhassan Yusuf got his for scoring the lone goal in New England Revolution’s 1-0 win over DC United.

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