By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS 20 03 74 406
Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has been named winner of the UEFA Europa League Goal of the Season prize.
Lookman’s stunning second goal in Atalanta’s 3-0 final victory over Bayer Leverkusen was selected by UEFA’s Technical Observer Panel.
The Nigerian dribbled past Granit Xhaka before unleashing a curling shot into the net.
The 26-year-old scored a hat-trick in the thrilling contest played at the Aviva Stadium.
Lookman won the Man of the Match award for his impressive performance in the game. READ ALSO:
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The 26-year-old was also named UEFA Europa League Player of the Week.