By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Ademola Lookman is in contention for the UEFA Europa League Player of the Week award.
Lookman was the star of Atalanta’s 3-0 win against Ligue 1 club, Olympic Marseille on Thursday night.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side booked a passage into the final of the competition on a 4-1 aggregate scoreline.
The tricky winger registered a goal and an assist in the encounter.
Lookman opened scoring for Atalanta in the 30th minute.
The Nigeria international teed up Matteo Ruggeri for the second seven minutes after the break.
The 26-year-old now has 20 goal involvements for Atalanta this season (12 goals and eight assists).
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Atalanta will face Bayer Leverkusen in the final in Dublin on Wednesday, May 22.