By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman was among the goal scorers as Atalanta fell to a 3-2 defeat against Fiorentina on Sunday.
It was Lookman’s first goal of the season for La Dea.
The 25-year-old was also on target in Nigeria ‘s 6-0 win against Sao Tome and Principe last weekend.
Lookman was in action for 59 minutes before he was replaced by Mario Pasalic.
Teun Koopmeiners gave Atalanta the lead in the 20th minute with the aid of a deflection off Fabiano Parisi.
The hosts fought back and equalised through Jack Bonaventura volleyed effort five minutes after the half hour mark.
The Viola took the lead for the first time in the game in first half stoppages.
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Lookman equalised on 53 minutes , bursting into the box after a quick one-two for De Roon’s second assist of the game and drilling into the near bottom corner.
Christian Kouame pounced on a loose ball 14 minutes from time to win it for Atalanta.
