Ademola Lookman Scores Superb Goal As Atalanta Beat Sampdoria in Serie A

• Atalanta on Saturday night, 28 January, defeated visiting Sampdoria 2-0 in a Serie A encounter
• The Nigerian forward has now scored his 12th goal of the season in Italy and he is roaring to net more
• Interestingly, Lookman is now only one goal behind countryman Victor Osimhen in Serie A goalscoring table

Ademola Lookman on Saturday night, 28 January, continued with his impressive performances in the Serie A as he scored for Atalanta in 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

The Nigerian international has so far this term been in sparkling form as he has been rated as one of the best forwards in Europe with many fans already tipping him to join a big side at the end of the season.

Sampdoria went into this game with the target of them getting a win against the hosts, but Lookman and his teammates were more determined to get the victory.

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When did Atalanta score?

Joakim Pedersen opened the scoring for Atalanta in the 42nd minute before Lookman made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.

The visitors tried all they could to pull one goal back, but they were unable to get it according to the report on Complete Sports.

Lookman's goal tally

Lookman's goal against Sampdoria was his 12th this term in his debut season in Serie A and he is just one goal behind Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen on the other hand has also been in good form for Napoli this season as his club are topping the Serie A table.

Lookman vows to beat Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Ademola Lookman vowed to edge fellow compatriot Victor Osimhen to the Serie A top scorer award by the end of the season.

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No African has won the prestigious prize in Italian football, but Osimhen and Lookman top the scorer’s chart so far this season.

Osimhen has scored 13 times in 15 league appearances in the ongoing campaign, while Lookman on the other hand has scored 11 goals in 18 outings for Atalanta.

The 25-year-old is, however, confident he can turn the table against his international teammate.