Lookman: ‘I’ll Do Everything to Help Eagles Win AFCON 2025 Title’

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has vowed to give his all to help Nigeria win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as the team prepares for their semi-final clash with Morocco in Rabat. The Atalanta forward — one of Nigeria’s standout performers in Morocco with three goals so far — said his focus is entirely on lifting the continental trophy for his country, stressing that past experiences are behind him and the present challenge is what matters most.

Lookman’s commitment comes as Nigeria approaches the decisive stages of AFCON 2025, building on a strong run that has seen their attack flourish and confidence grow under coach Eric Chelle. The Super Eagles continue their quest to add a fourth continental title to their history.

Editorial

In tournaments where every match tightens the narrative and every performance adds a chapter to the story of a team’s ambition, Ademola Lookman’s declaration of purpose resonates with both clarity and conviction. For a player who has emerged as one of the spearheads of Nigeria’s attacking thrust in AFCON 2025, his words — that he will do everything to help the Super Eagles win the title are not mere rhetoric; they are the product of lived experience, visible form and a palpable hunger that has characterised his campaign in Morocco.

Lookman’s journey in this tournament has been as compelling as it has been productive. In a squad rich with talent, his capacity to influence games combining incisive runs, thoughtful link-up play and clinical finishing — has added a dimension that often distinguishes contenders from pretenders. Yet, it is his focus on collective aspiration over individual accolade that defines his statement. In a sport too often enamoured with personal statistics, for Lookman to centre his loyalty on national success breathes a kind of perspective that elevates team ethos above personal glory.

Football, particularly at the highest stage of continental competition, demands more than technical ability. It asks for leadership sometimes vocal, often demonstrated through action and the willingness to shoulder expectation when circumstances tighten and pressure mounts. Lookman’s assertion, spoken with the quiet confidence of a player who understands both his role and his responsibility, reflects that broader truth about football’s demands.

As Nigeria stands on the cusp of its next crucial encounter, his words add not just motivational heft, but a philosophical anchor that ambition, tempered by unity, can shape outcomes in the most consequential moments. For the Super Eagles and their supporters, Lookman’s commitment is more than a promise it is a challenge to belief to chase not merely victory in a match, but the enduring triumph of a title that has eluded them for over a decade.

Did You Know?

1. Tournament Momentum Lookman has been instrumental for Nigeria at AFCON 2025, combining goals and assists to rank among the tournament’s most effective attackers.
2. Man of the Match Awards He has already claimed multiple Man of the Match honours at this edition, highlighting his influence on key victories.
3. Versatile Forward Lookman’s ability to play on either wing or through the centre gives coach Eric Chelle tactical flexibility in attack a valuable asset as the competition intensifies.
4. Strong AFCON Record At the 2025 tournament, Lookman has contributed to Nigeria’s scoring streak, underpinning the team’s top-scorer status with 14 goals from five matches.
5. Previous AFCON Finalist Lookman was part of the Super Eagles squad that reached the AFCON 2023 final, where Nigeria finished as runners-up, fuelling his determination to go one step further this time.