By Milcah Tanimu
Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman continues to impress this season, scoring his seventh goal in 12 games for Atalanta with a brace in the team’s 3-0 victory over Napoli. Following his stunning performance, Lookman extended a heartfelt dinner invitation to teammate Charles De Ketelaere, who provided two crucial assists during the match.
Lookman opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a composed finish, then added a powerful strike from outside the box just 21 minutes later. After the match, he acknowledged De Ketelaere’s pivotal role, saying, “Absolutely! He did an exceptional job today, so I would say he definitely deserves a dinner. It will be a pleasure to offer it to him,” as reported by Ilmionapoli.
The 14th-placed 2024 Ballon d’Or nominee praised De Ketelaere’s contribution, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. “Yes, of course! Charles played very well and did a great job. It’s always a pleasure when your teammates put you in the right position to score. I’m really happy with Charles’s contribution and the whole team’s contribution. It’s nice to see how we work together and help each other,” he added.
With this impressive win, Lookman has now achieved a remarkable total of 27 goal contributions this season, including 16 goals and 11 assists.
