Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has expressed his determination to help Nigeria lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Morocco.
The Atalanta star has enjoyed one of his best tournaments so far and is expected to play a key role as Nigeria faces Morocco’s Atlas Lions in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
In an earlier match against Algeria, opponents attempted to contain Lookman with strict man-marking, but the Super Eagles adapted effectively, scoring twice through Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams. Lookman has scored three goals in the competition so far.
“I’m always focused on the present and, at the moment, the present is being here in Morocco for AFCON and trying to help my country win the tournament,” Lookman told Footy Africa. “All the experiences are in the past.”
Nigeria have been the tournament’s most prolific attacking side, scoring 14 goals in five matches, conceding four, and keeping two clean sheets. The team’s attacking strength has been driven by Osimhen, Lookman, and Alex Iwobi, with support from Akor Adams. Balance and leadership have come from Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
