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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
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England-Born Ademola Lookman Credits Nigeria Switch For Success Infrastructure Projects
Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman said that switching his playing nationality from England to the Super Eagles in 2022 was key to his current success.
Lookman, who was born in London and represented the Three Lions at Under 17 level, helping them win their age-group World Cup, acknowledged that the decision to switch to Nigeria turned his career around.
"I think ever since I put on the Super Eagles jersey, it's been fruitful," Lookman said on SportyTV.
"We've been able to achieve a lot as a team and we're still going as a team. But the camaraderie is something that's very special within the squad.
"Ever since I joined the Super Eagles, everything has gone upwards for me."
CAF men's Player of the Year Lookman only made his debut for Nigeria two years ago, in the first leg of the ill-fated World Cup qualifying series against Ghana.
In less than two years, the Atalanta forward has gone from being a so-called Premier League flop, to being named Africa's best player.
Lookman's triumph at the CAF Awards on Dec. 16 hit a number of chords for Nigeria, the most significant of which is that he became the first Nigerian player born outside the country to win Africa's top award.
Credit: Nairaland.com
