Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Daily Nation
Published on 2024-01-28 16:38:11
Nigerian national football team forward Ademola Lookman expressed his belief that the team is improving with each game. His comments came after Nigeria secured a victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 match, with Lookman scoring two goals to help secure the win.
Lookman, who received the TotalEnergies Man of the Match award, credited the victory to the collective effort of the team, stating, “Wow, we’re so happy to qualify for the quarter-finals. The more we play together, the more fluid we become. I’m standing here now, but this award reflects the whole team’s performance.”
He also praised the Nigerian fans in the stands for their support, emphasizing the impact they had on the team’s performance. Lookman stated, “I love this atmosphere, it’s incredible. Tonight our fans pushed us to the end because this was Cameroon, and when you wear the Super Eagles shirt, some games resonate more than others.”
With the focus now on the quarter-final game against Angola, Lookman acknowledged the challenge ahead, saying, “Angola is a good team. We’ll analyze them and prepare. The further you go, the tougher it gets. So, we’ll take it game by game.”
The celebration extended beyond the field, with Kano, a state in North West Nigeria, joining in to commend the team. Lookman’s words reflect the team’s determination and commitment as they progress through the tournament, with their sights set on further success in the matches to come.
