{"id":814297,"date":"2024-12-24T01:18:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T07:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/24\/every-game-is-a-battle-nigerias-lookman-warns-lazio-after-firing-atalanta-to-empoli-win\/"},"modified":"2024-12-24T01:18:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T07:18:20","slug":"every-game-is-a-battle-nigerias-lookman-warns-lazio-after-firing-atalanta-to-empoli-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/24\/every-game-is-a-battle-nigerias-lookman-warns-lazio-after-firing-atalanta-to-empoli-win\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cEvery game is a battle\u201d \u2013 Nigeria\u2019s Lookman warns Lazio after firing Atalanta to Empoli win"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has warned Lazio to be ready for battle when the Biancocelesti trade tackles with Atalanta this weekend, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fresh from winning the Africa Best Player of the Year award,<\/a> Lookman was on target for Atalanta as Gian Piero Gasperini\u2019s men fought out a thrilling 3-2 victory over Empoli on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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CALCIO \u2013 Serie A \u2013 Atalanta BC vs Empoli FC Ademola Lookman Atalanta Bc scoaring a goal during Atalanta BC vs Empoli FC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Bergamo, Italy, December 22 2024 Bergamo Italy. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was Atalanta\u2019s 13th league win of the season, which catapulted the club back to the top of the Italian Serie A table above title rivals Napoli.<\/p>\n

Atalanta will end the year 2024 as league leaders with a victory over Lazio, and Lookman insists that would be the target when the two teams face off at the Stadio Olimpico in Roma.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are already focused on the next match,\u201d Lookman told DAZN as per Tutto Atalanta<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cLazio is a strong team and it will be a difficult challenge, but we know we can do even better. We will prepare in the best way, as always, to try to win this one too.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Pointing out what makes Atalanta special, Lookman said,<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur strength is the group. We are united, we work hard and we always want to improve. Every game is a battle, and we try to face it with the right mentality. We are never satisfied.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Serie A: Atalanta BC vs Empoli FC Italy, Bergamo, 2024-12-22: Ademola Lookman Atalanta scores and celebrates the 2-1 goal at 451 during soccer game Atalanta BC vs Empoli FC. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It has been an incredibly memorable year for Lookman.<\/p>\n

The former Fulham and Leicester City winger started the year with a runners-up medal at the Africa Cup of Nations. He then lifted the Europa League trophy with his hat-trick in the final helping Atalanta to shoot down Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n

Lookman crowned it all with the prestigious Africa Player of the Year award in December, becoming only the sixth Nigerian to claim the honour in history.<\/p>\n

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Still, Lookman is looking forward to making 2025 a better year.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYes, I really hope so,\u201d he responded when asked if the next year can be even better than 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery year I try to improve myself, to be a better version of myself. This also applies to the team. We are focused on our goal and we can\u2019t wait to face the next challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lookman has managed nine goals and four assists in 14 league games for Atalanta this season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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