Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has expressed his delight after scoring in Atalanta’s 5-0 demolition of Austrian champions Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
Lookman, who was named the Player of the Match, came off the bench at half-time and made an instant impact, having a goal disallowed before finally getting on the scoresheet with a header at the back post late in the game.
The 26-year-old also missed two clear chances, but his fourth Champions League goal of the season helped secure Atalanta’s place in the knockout play-offs.
“Just doing what I do,” Lookman wrote on social media on Wednesday, alongside pictures of his goal celebration.
The Italian side now needs just a draw against Barcelona on January 29 to qualify directly for the round of 16.
Lookman’s performances this season have been impressive, with 14 goals and seven assists in 26 appearances across all competitions, including 10 goals and five assists in 18 Serie A matches.
The former Everton forward was crowned 2024 African Footballer of the Year last month, becoming the sixth Nigerian to win the prestigious award after Victor Osimhen claimed the honour in 2023.
Lookman’s goal against Sturm Graz earned him a rating of 8.46 by BBC, further highlighting his impressive form this season.
