Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has voiced his enthusiasm ahead of Nigeria's friendlies against Ghana and Mali.
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has emphasized the significance of the Super Eagles enhancing their performance from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations during the upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali.
After securing a second-place finish in the tournament, losing 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final, the three-time African champions have reconvened for their first camp since the competition ended.
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Lookman demands improved level from Super Eagles
Lookman stressed the importance of the team stepping up their performance level.
“It’s an opportunity for us to once again show the level we are as a team, talking about our performance at the AFCON and the level that is expected of us," the winger told the Super Eagles media after the team’s training session in Marrakech on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old is also delighted to reunite with his teammates after the AFCON experience.
“We still have the same bunch of players, still happy together and obviously there are some new faces in the squad. We are really happy to be back in the squad."
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