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Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has praised former Everton forward Ademola Lookman following Nigeria’s commanding Round of 16 victory over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria secured a place in the quarter finals with one of their most convincing performances of the tournament in Fes, Morocco. While Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams also found the net, Lookman’s influence across the match stood out.
The Atalanta winger opened the scoring and later provided assists that helped Nigeria overwhelm Mozambique and maintain a perfect record at AFCON 2025.
Bassey Reacts to Lookman’s Performance
Speaking after the match, Bassey highlighted Lookman’s quality while emphasizing the collective effort of the squad.
He described the winger as amazing and praised his composure and overall contribution. Bassey also noted that every player delivered a strong performance on the day, making the win a complete team effort, according to Soccernet.ng.
Lookman Shines Against Mozambique
Lookman delivered a complete attacking display against Mozambique. He calmly finished Nigeria’s opening goal before setting up Osimhen and Adams to extend the lead.
Throughout the match, he consistently found space between the lines, drove at defenders, and played a key role in nearly every dangerous attacking move. Mozambique struggled to contain his creativity and movement.
Ademola Lookman’s AFCON 2025 Numbers
The performance earned Lookman his second Man of the Match award at the tournament. He now has seven goal involvements at AFCON 2025, with three goals and four assists.
His form has been a major boost for Nigeria as they prepare for the quarter finals. The winger has emerged as one of the standout players of the competition so far.
With momentum on their side, the Super Eagles will look to continue their strong run as the tournament progresses.
