Ademola Lookman‘s hat-trick helped Atalanta win first Europa League on Wednesday night.
Newsone Nigeria reports that Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman bagged a hat-trick as Atalanta defeated German giants Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final of the Europa League.
This online news platform understands that Lookman made history as the first African player to score three goals in the final of a major UEFA competition.
Atlanta’s victory against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night was Bayer Leverkusen’s first defeat in 52 games across all competitions this season under Manager, Xabi Alonso.
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Newsone reports that Atalanta’s Europa League victory was the first time Atalanta would be winning a European title. They also become the first Italian side to win the Europa League.
Watch Ademola Lookman’s display against Bayer Leverkusen below…
“Best night of my life,” Lookman stated in a video as his Atalanta teammates celebrated their prestigious Europa League trophy.