Lookman Climbs to 3rd on Nigeria's UCL Scorers List
Ademola Lookman, a Nigerian forward, scored his eighth goal in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, contributing to Atletico Madrid's 2-1 loss against FC Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano. Despite the defeat, Atletico Madrid advanced to the semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate win.
This goal marked a significant milestone in Lookman's European career, allowing him to climb to third place on Nigeria's all-time scorers list in the UEFA Champions League. He now ranks behind Victor Osimhen, who has 16 goals, and Obafemi Martins, who has 9 goals.
Lookman moved ahead of notable Nigerian players such as Victor Ikpeba, who has 7 goals, and Nwankwo Kanu, who has 5 goals, completing the top five Nigerian scorers in the competition's history.
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