Latest crowned “African Footballer of The Year” Ademola Lookman marked his return to Atalanta’s starting lineup with a crucial goal in their 3-2 victory over Empoli on Sunday, helping extend La Dea’s lead at the Serie A summit to two points.
Lookman, who paraded his CAF award before kick-off at the Gewiss Stadium, netted just before half-time to put Atalanta 2-1 ahead after falling behind to an early Lorenzo Colombo strike.
“Hungrier than ever. Big win”, Lookman wrote on social media after the match, which extended Atalanta’s club record winning streak to 11 consecutive Serie A victories.
The 27-year-old Nigeria Forward has been in exciting form this season, with nine goals and four assists in 14 league appearances. His overall tally stands at 12 goals and five assists across all competitions.
The win ensures Atalanta will spend Christmas at the Serie A summit for the first time in their 116-year history, continuing their remarkable campaign following an impressive 2023/2024 that saw them claim their first European trophy through Lookman’s historic hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin.
