UEFA Europa League Final hero Ademola Lookman has said the support he has received from Nigeria has lifted him to a higher level both as a player and as a person.
The 26-year-old forward fired a sensational hat-trick to give Atalanta their first-ever European trophy in 117 years.
He is the first player to achieve this feat.
He also ended a record 51-game unbeaten run of Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen on a night Atalanta became the first Italian winners of the Europa League.
“The unwavering support and love I get back home (from Nigeria) are unbelievable,” he said at the official post-match press conference.
“It gives me the motivation to inspire me not just as a player, but also as a person.
“It has taken me to a new level.
“The AFCON, where we unfortunately lost in the final, has catapulted us the Super Eagles back again and we got the support back home.
“That’s incredible.”
By Aboluwade God’s Treasure AGT
