Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman has expressed his determination to help Nigeria clinch the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.
The Atalanta star, who has enjoyed one of his best tournaments so far, is expected to play a key role when Nigeria face the Atlas Lions in Wednesday’s semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Algeria attempted to neutralise Lookman with a strict man-marking approach in an earlier encounter, but the Super Eagles found other ways to break through, scoring twice through Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.
Having scored three goals in the competition, Lookman said his focus remains firmly on the present and on helping Nigeria lift the trophy.
“I’m always focused on the present and, at the moment, the present is being here in Morocco for AFCON and trying to help my country win the tournament,” Lookman told Footy Africa. “All the experiences are in the past.”
Nigeria have been the tournament’s most prolific attacking side, scoring 14 goals in five matches, conceding four and keeping two clean sheets. The Super Eagles’ attacking strength has been driven by Osimhen, Lookman and Alex Iwobi, with support from Akor Adams, while balance and leadership have come from Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
Eric Chelle’s side will be aiming to maintain their strong form as they push for a place in the AFCON 2025 final.
