2023 AFCON: Atalanta Boss Canvasses For Nigeria Early Exit

2023 AFCON: Atalanta Boss Canvasses For Nigeria Early Exit

By Sampson Adedeji

The manager of the Italian Serie A side Gian Gasperini has canvassed for the early exits for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the upcoming African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

He made the statement after winger Ademola Lookman secured maximum point for the club in a league game against Lecce.

It was the Super Eagles star who netted the only goal of the game in the 58th minute and secured a win for the Bergamo-based side in the final game of the year.

“It was a good game, unfortunately, Lookman will fly out tomorrow, but we have Muriel, Scamacca, De Ketelaere, Miranchuk and Toure. It will be an opportunity for them,” Gasperini told DAZN.

“I don’t want to act like I’m wishing Nigeria don’t do well, but naturally we hope Lookman isn’t away for too long. Above all, we hope he doesn’t get injured.”

Lookman who is expected to arrive at the Super Eagles camp on Monday has scored 7 goals for the club in 10 games this season.