Ademola Lookman has been named Man of the Match following his impressive display in Atalanta’s 1-1 Serie A draw away to Lazio, adding another individual accolade to his outstanding campaign.
The Nigeria international played a decisive role in rescuing a point for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side, setting up Marco Brescianini’s dramatic late equaliser. Softfootball understands Serie A’s official organisers confirmed Lookman as the standout performer after the final whistle.
The 27-year-old’s assist took his tally to five in 15 Serie A appearances this season, alongside nine league goals, underlining his importance to Atalanta’s title challenge.
Earlier in the match, fellow Super Eagles star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru had fired Lazio ahead in the 27th minute with his second Serie A goal of the season before Lookman inspired Atalanta’s late response.
The draw saw Atalanta return to the top of the Serie A table, keeping their title ambitions firmly on track as Lookman continues to deliver consistently for the Bergamo club.
Ademola Lookman was named Serie A’s Man of the Match after providing the assist for Atalanta’s late equaliser in their 1-1 draw against Lazio.
