Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen believes Ademola Lookman has what it takes to be considered a world-class player.
Lookman has continued his impressive performance from last season, having recorded three goals and three assists for Atalanta in this campaign.
The 26-year-old, who has had incredible success for both club and country, is the only player from Africa competing for the men’s Ballon d’Or.
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Eguavoen on Lookman’s status
Eguavoen believes the former Fulham winger 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup winners have always been world-class players who can still improve.
According to Allnigeriasoccer, the 59-year-old coach said,
“Not only this year, Ademola Lookman has always been an enterprising player from his youth level in England, and all of that, I am not surprised. If you are surprised, I am not surprised.
“He is still very young, he is still got a lot of progress ahead of him. So I think he’s got everything that it takes to be a world (class) player and he is proving that.”
Lookman’s impressive performance in the previous AFCON tournament, which included three goals, one assist, and a nomination for the Team of the Tournament, played a crucial role in leading the Super Eagles to the final.
The 27-year-old attacker will hope to maintain his incredible form as he aims to help the Super Eagles secure a victory over the Mediterranean Knights at Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday evening.
