.webp&w=256&q=75)
Loading banners
NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s leading online newspaper. Published by Africa’s international award-winning journalist, Mr. Isaac Umunna, NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s first truly professional online daily newspaper. It is published from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic and media hub, and has a provision for occasional special print editions. Thanks to our vast network of sources and dedicated team of professional journalists and contributors spread across Nigeria and overseas, NEWS EXPRESS has become synonymous with newsbreaks and exclusive stories from around the world.
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman scored in his debut for Atletico Madrid on Thursday.
The winger scored in the 37th minute for his new Spanish La Liga club’s 5-0 triumph over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
Lookman also contributed an assist in the game.
The 28-year-old sealed a €35 million transfer to Atletico from Atalanta on Monday, was thrown into the fire by coach Diego Simeone, and immediately repaid the faith with the best goal of the night.
Lookman collected a cross-field pass in the box following a counter attack, expertly took out two defenders with his dribbling, and tucked in a shot at the goalkeeper’s near post to hand Atletico a 3-0 lead at halftime in Betis.
Lookman’s strike is his 100th career goal, and it came on the same night he made his professional debut with his seventh club.
He also scored on his third straight club debut, following his impressive starts at RB Salzurg and Atalanta. (The Sun)
