Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has sparked buzz on social media after being spotted sharing a heartfelt exchange with Afrobeats heavyweight Davido, Pulse Sports reports.
The duo, both riding the crest of massive career highs, met in Lagos recently, in a moment that brought together the reigning CAF African Player of the Year and the most-followed Nigerian celebrity on the planet.
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Captured in a now-viral video, Lookman and Davido can be seen laughing and embracing as Davido showered praise on the 27-year-old Atalanta forward for his historic achievement.
“OBO” himself, who commands a staggering social media army of over 67 million followers, couldn’t hide his excitement at the presence of the reigning African best.
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Lookman, fresh from a sensational season in Italy where he netted 15 goals and was instrumental in Atalanta’s second consecutive UEFA Champions League qualification, is currently enjoying some downtime in Lagos.
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His visit comes on the heels of an impressive run that earned him a spot in WhoScored’s Serie A Team of the Season, and most notably, the CAF Player of the Year crown—an award last won by his Super Eagles teammate Victor Osimhen in 2023.
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The London-born Nigerian forward returned to Lagos with more than just a holiday in mind.
He brought along his CAF award, holding it aloft in several fan-captured photos as a symbol of pride and representation.
Pulse Sports has learned that Lookman’s Lagos trip could be part of wider commercial engagements and a potential farewell tour before what is expected to be a big summer transfer window for the Atalanta star.
Lookman is currently the subject of transfer speculation as reports suggest he is expected to depart the club this summer.
