Lookman surpasses Ikpeba in Champions League scoring for Nigeria
Ademola Lookman has moved up to third place on Nigeria’s all-time scorers’ list in the UEFA Champions League. He netted his eighth goal in the competition during Atletico Madrid’s quarter-final second leg against FC Barcelona. The 28-year-old’s goal proved crucial as Atletico Madrid advanced to the semi-finals. Lookman is now close to matching Obafemi Martins’ record for Nigerian players in the tournament.
Match highlights
- Ademola Lookman scored his eighth Champions League goal, overtaking Victor Ikpeba’s previous mark of seven.
- His goal helped Atletico Madrid progress to the semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate win, despite a 2-1 home loss to FC Barcelona.
- Only Victor Osimhen (16 goals) and Obafemi Martins (nine goals) have more Champions League goals among Nigerians.
- Lookman has three goals and four assists in 13 Champions League matches this season.
- He previously became the first player to score a hat-trick in a UEFA Europa League final and could join the list of Nigerians who have won both major European club competitions.
