Ademola Lookman started the World Cup Playoffs tie against Gabon, but again he showed in the hour he was on the pitch that he has lost the sharpness in front of goal that crowned him the best player in Africa.
Coach Eric Chelle rates the Atalanta forward very highly and it is now left to be seen whether he will insist on the player in Nigeria’s most important match this year against DR Congo.
The other viable option for ‘Mola’ upfront in the Super Eagles is Moses Simon, who posted a decent display against Gabon when he was brought on.
However, there are strong indications that Ademola Lookman will again start tonight.
The long-drawn transfer saga of the summer has troubled him as he is still at Atalanta obviously against his wish.
He scored his first goal of the season against AC Milan and that also came along with the Man of the Match award.
His last goal for Nigeria was more than a year ago – September 2024, when he fired a brace in the 3-0 demolition of Benin in Uyo in a 2025 AFCON qualifier.
Will he deliver a Super Eagles goal tonight?
