Nigeria's Super Eagles have dramatically secured their spot in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), largely thanks to the stellar performance of forward Ademola Lookman. The Italian Serie A club Atalanta publicly lauded Lookman for his decisive role in Nigeria's thrilling 3-2 group-stage victory over Tunisia in Morocco. Lookman was truly the "TotalEnergies Man of the Match" for his contributions, which included a goal and two crucial assists, demonstrating his versatility and impact on the game.

The 27-year-old attacker, who was one of the standout performers, capped another impressive display by finding the back of the net against the North African side. This goal marked his second of the competition, having previously scored in Nigeria’s opening match against Tanzania. His exceptional form ensured Nigeria's mathematical qualification for the knockout phase with a game still to play.

In recognition of his pivotal performance, Atalanta B.C. took to their official social media platforms to express their pride and congratulate their player. Their message, "The Super Eagles fly into the AFCON 2025 round of 16 🦅👏 Ademola Lookman starred with a goal and two assists against Tunisia 🌟🇳🇬 #GoAtalantaGo," reflected the high esteem in which he is held at the Bergamo-based club. With their place in the next stage already secured, Nigeria will now focus on their final group match, where they are set to face Uganda.