2025 AFCONQ: Lookman Eagles Best Player Against Benin  –Aiyenugba

Former Nigerian goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has described Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman as the best player against Benin in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Recall that Nigeria broke the deadlock on the stroke of halftime with Lookman’s fine individual effort as he cut in from the wing before striking home.

Osimhen, in his first runout this season after moving from Napoli to Galatasaray on loan last week, swept home the second goal in the 78th minute. He was left unmarked in front of goal and tucked away a deflected cross from Wilfred Ndidi.

Lookman added the third five minutes later with a clever angled header from Moses Simon’s cross as Nigeria gained a measure of revenge for their 2-1 loss in Benin in a World Cup qualifier three months ago.

Reacting to Lookman’s impressive display, the former Enyimba goalkeeper, who was a guest in AfroSports AFCON coverage, stated that he was a constant threat on Benin defence.

“I am really impressed with Ademola Lookman’s impressive display against Benin. He was a constant threat on Benin defence each time he was with the ball. 

He knows how to drive the attack and was rewarded with a beautiful brace that he scored. I am not too surprised that he was named among some of the top stars in Europe for the Ballon d’Or award.”