Lookman despite being hampered by injury last season scored 13 goals and provided four assists in 28 Serie A appearances
By Kehinde Okeowo
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman sat out of training on Wednesday night as the Super Eagles prepare to face Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
However, the remaining 22 players in camp took part in the exercise at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
Even though Lookman did not join others to train, there was no reason given for his absence by the technical crew.
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Lookman, who joined Atalanta from Bundesliga outfit, RB Leipzig, at the beginning of the season made a desirable impact at the Italian club.
Despite being hampered by injury in the latter part of the season that just ended, he found the net a total of 13 times and provided four assists in 28 league appearances.
Meanwhile, Jose Peseiro’s men who are currently camped at the Eko Hotel Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos are expected to train behind closed doors on Thursday (today) evening at the ground.
The Super Eagles will take on the Leone Stars at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Monrovia on Sunday.
Guinea-Bissau leapfrogged Nigeria in Group A standings to move to the top position after edging past Sao Tome and Principe 1-0 on Wednesday night.