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Ademola Lookman Emerging as Super Eagles’ Key Player
Ademola Lookman is emerging as a key Super Eagles player, with former coach José Peseiro highlighting his influence and club potential
Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has hailed Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman for rising to match Victor Osimhen’s influence in the national team, while expressing confidence in his ability to make a significant impact at Atlético Madrid.
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Peseiro made the remarks during an interview reflecting on Lookman’s progression at both club and international level.
Peseiro noted that although Osimhen has traditionally been Nigeria’s talisman, Lookman’s goal contributions particularly in the Africa Cup of Nations have been decisive.
In 13 tournament appearances, the winger contributed 11 goals through six strikes and five assists, helping Nigeria secure silver and bronze medals.
At club level, Peseiro highlighted Lookman’s hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final for Atalanta BC as evidence of his big-game temperament.
He dismissed claims that Lookman is difficult to manage, describing him as grounded, professional, and receptive to freedom on the pitch.
“Ademola has shown composure under pressure and attacking boldness,” Peseiro said.
“His early performances in Spain indicate he is ready for Atlético Madrid, but patience will be key as he adapts to a new environment.”
The former coach traced Lookman’s journey, revealing that discussions in 2022 helped set the stage for the winger’s resurgence.
Lookman endured unsettled spells at Everton FC, RB Leipzig, Fulham FC, and Leicester City FC before finding stability in Italy.
Peseiro also recounted how falling out of favour with England’s youth teams strengthened Lookman’s resolve and commitment to Nigeria at senior level.
Now approaching his peak years, Lookman combines technical flair with improved defensive discipline and physical resilience.
Peseiro emphasised that Italian football accelerated his development, turning him into a complete attacker capable of pressing, defending, and creating opportunities.
Tactically, Lookman is most effective centrally behind a striker, where he can exploit spaces, drive at defenders, and contribute goals or assists.
While versatile on the wings, Peseiro insisted his decisive impact is clearest closer to goal.
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With growing confidence and influence, Peseiro suggested Lookman now stands alongside Osimhen as one of the defining figures of the Super Eagles and a potential cornerstone for Atlético Madrid’s ambitions in the coming years.
The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.
Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.
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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.
Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.
The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.
It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.
Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.
Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”
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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”
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