Despite tumultuous preparations, Nigeria and Cameroon secured victories in their opening matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ademola Lookman led Nigeria to a 3-0 win over Benin, while Vincent Aboubakar scored the winning goal for Cameroon against Namibia. The matches were marked by off-field drama and controversy, highlighting the challenges faced by both national teams.
Results for: Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian forward who starred in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph, was absent from the squad for their Serie A opener against Lecce. This absence fuels speculation about a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain, while Atalanta also faces uncertainty with the departure of Teun Koopmeiners to Juventus.