Hat-trick scoring Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, says the support he gets from Nigerians motivates him to do more in his footballing career.
Lookman’
s stunning hat-trick on Wednesday night in the Europa League final encounter
with Bayer Leverkusen’s, ensured the victory of the Serie A side.
The
London-born Nigerian international with his performance in the encounter set a
record of becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final
since 1975.
The
26-year-old who had represented England at youth football levels before switching
allegiance to Nigeria, said: “It’s incredible, and I have said this in earlier
interviews: the unwavering support and love I get back home is unbelievable; it
gives me the motivation to try to inspire myself and try to evolve in different
areas, not just in my game but as a person.
“It has
taken me to a new level. Competing in AFCON this January, unfortunately, we
lost in the final, but it catapulted us as Super Eagles, and the support back
home is incredible.”
He also
said: “Probably, I’ve always had the confidence to create and score goals and
help my teammates.
“In the
past few years, I’ve been able to take my game to a new level and show that on
a more consistent basis.
“I’m
pleased with the progress I’ve made, but this is just the beginning. I hope for
more nights like this.”
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