In a dramatic five-goal Serie A thriller at the Gewiss Stadium, Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman rediscovered his scoring touch, netting a spectacular goal for Atalanta in their 2-3 loss to Napoli.

The Super Eagles star, who struggled to make an impact in his first three games of 2025, reminded fans of his brilliance in a crucial top-of-the-table clash. Lookman’s equalizer in the second half was a testament to his skill, determination, and flair, as he weaved past Napoli defenders, nutmegged Giovanni Di Lorenzo, and slotted the ball expertly into the bottom corner through a sea of legs.

The match began with Atalanta taking an early lead through Mateo Retegui. However, Napoli struck back with first-half goals from Matteo Politano and Scott McTominay, putting the visitors in control at halftime. Lookman’s stunning effort brought Atalanta level, but a late goal from Romelu Lukaku, just a minute after Lookman was substituted for Nicolò Zaniolo, handed Napoli the victory.

Despite the defeat, Lookman etched his name in Serie A history. According to Opta, this season marks the first time two Atalanta players scored against Napoli both home and away in a single campaign. Lookman’s brace in Atalanta’s 3-0 win at the Diego Maradona Stadium earlier in the season was complemented by Retegui’s strike in the same game.

The reigning African Footballer of the Year now has 13 goals and six assists in 25 appearances across all competitions this season. After a stellar 2024, where he scored 22 goals and provided 13 assists in 46 matches, Lookman seems poised to regain his momentum in 2025.

With this performance, Lookman has signaled his intent to help Atalanta stay competitive in the league as they gear up for crucial upcoming fixtures.