By Saheed Afolabi
Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh has praised Ademola Lookman for his impressive consistency and top-tier performances for both club and country.
The 27-year-old winger has been in sensational form, finishing 14th in the Ballon d’Or rankings and earning a nomination for the CAF Africa Player of the Year (APOTY) award.
Oliseh highlighted Lookman’s outstanding qualities and how he consistently executes his role at a high level.
“Ademola Lookman is a great player,” Oliseh told media.
“What makes him stand out is his ability to execute his tasks at 7.5 or 8 out of 10, rather than 5 or 6. That’s what makes him a great player.”
Lookman has been a standout performer for Atalanta this season, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in just 14 appearances.
His stellar form has helped propel La Dea to the top of Serie A, with 28 points from 13 matches.
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