Lookman celebrates strong partnership with Osimhen in Nigeria win
Ademola Lookman has praised his on-field connection with Victor Osimhen after helping Nigeria secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia. The win ensured the Super Eagles advanced to the next round of the Africa Cup of Nations. Lookman was instrumental, both scoring and assisting, and emphasized the importance of teamwork and adapting his role for the benefit of the squad. He noted the team’s focus on building from this result as the tournament continues.
Match highlights
- Ademola Lookman delivered a man of the match performance, scoring once and assisting twice in Nigeria’s 3-2 win over Tunisia.
- Lookman highlighted his strong partnership with Victor Osimhen, adapting his position to maximize team success.
- Nigeria led 3-0 before Tunisia mounted a late comeback, but the Super Eagles held on for the win.
- Lookman has now contributed eight goals (five goals, three assists) in his last nine AFCON matches, outperforming all other players over the last two editions.
- Nigeria now tops Group C with six points, while Tunisia remains on three points.
