Ademola Lookman Helps Atalanta Break 94-Year-Old Club Record
Ademola Lookman, recently crowned African Player of the Year, played a key role in helping Atalanta set a new club record that dates back to 1930. The Nigerian star marked his CAF award with a crucial goal in Atalanta’s thrilling 3-2 Serie A victory over Empoli at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday.
Ademola Lookman Shines in Atalanta’s 3-2 Win, Presents African Player of the Year Trophy to Fans
Ademola Lookman made a triumphant return to action after missing the midweek Coppa Italia match, taking a moment before kick-off to present his African Player of the Year trophy to the Atalanta fans. The Nigerian forward then delivered on the pitch, scoring his team’s second goal just before halftime to give Atalanta a 2-1 lead in their thrilling 3-2 Serie A win over Empoli.
Lookman Scores as Atalanta Set New Club Record in Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Empoli
Empoli took an early lead in the 11th minute through Lorenzo Colombo, but Atalanta quickly responded. Charles De Ketelaere equalized in the 34th minute, before Ademola Lookman put Atalanta ahead just before halftime, finishing from Nicolò Zaniolo’s assist.
The second half saw Empoli level the score again when Samuele Esposito converted a penalty to make it 2-2. However, De Ketelaere struck once more, securing Atalanta’s 3-2 victory and setting a new club record of 124 goals in a single calendar year, surpassing their previous best from the 1929/30 season.
Lookman was substituted in the 69th minute but continues to play a crucial role in Atalanta’s success, with 8 goals and 4 assists in 13 Serie A appearances this season. His contributions have strengthened Atalanta’s push for both the Serie A title and a spot in the Champions League.
