Tremendous Eagles ahead Ademola Lookman says the Nigeria nationwide soccer staff is getting higher with every recreation.
Lookman, whose brace helped Nigeria tame the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Abidjan in Saturday’s Spherical of 16 match, stated the Eagles have been poised to soar within the event.
The diminutive winger, who was named TotalEnergies Man of the Match, stated after the sport that the win was a collective effort. “Wow, we’re so comfortable to qualify for the quarter-finals.
The extra we play collectively, the extra fluid we change into. I’m standing right here now however this award displays the entire staff’s efficiency,” he stated.
Lookman counseled the help from the Nigerian followers within the stands for giving the staff the push to defeat the Cameroonians. “I like this ambiance, it’s unimaginable. Tonight our followers pushed us to the top as a result of this was Cameroon, and once you put on the Tremendous Eagles shirt, some video games resonate greater than others,” he stated.
The Atlanta participant stated all consideration would now be centered on the Angola quarter-final recreation on Friday in Abidjan.
“Angola are a great staff. We’ll analyse them and put together. The additional you go, the more durable it will get. So, we’ll take it recreation by recreation,” he stated.
In the meantime, Kano in North West Nigeria was all celebration because the Muslim dominated state rose to commend the staff.
