“Nigerians Have Made Their Feelings Known About Him” — Super Eagles Striker Ignites Twitter After AFCON Heroics Against Tunisia

In a pulsating Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter on Saturday night, Ademola Lookman delivered a breathtaking performance to help Nigeria edge Tunisia 3–2 and secure a round of 16 spot — and Nigerians on social media are unanimous in their praise.

The Atalanta forward was at the heart of Nigeria’s success in Fez, delivering a masterclass that earned him Man of the Match honors and ignited a wave of reactions from fans across Twitter and beyond.

Lookman’s influence was clear throughout the thrilling Group C victory:

• He delivered the assist for Victor Osimhen’s opener just before half-time.
• Minutes into the second half, his corner kick was headed home by Wilfred Ndidi, doubling Nigeria’s advantage.
• Lookman then sealed his star performance with a composed solo goal in the 67th minute.

Aside from his goal, the former African Footballer of the Year candidate was directly involved in all three of Nigeria’s goals — a rare feat that underlined his importance to the Super Eagles’ attacking threat.

Despite a late fightback from Tunisia — who pulled two goals back in the final quarter — Nigeria held on to claim all three points and top Group C with six points.

Once the final whistle blew, Twitter erupted with Nigerians celebrating Lookman’s performance:

• Fans praised his vision, creativity, and clutch playmaking, calling his display “extraordinary” and “game-changing.”
• Many highlighted his leadership in attack, noting that his influence was decisive in an intense battle against a strong Tunisian side.
• Hashtags praising Lookman and his contributions began trending, with supporters reveling in his craftsman-like delivery and goal.

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The win not only consolidated Nigeria’s position atop Group C but also kept alive their hopes of another deep run in the tournament. Lookman’s performance drew attention for more than just statistics — it marked a statement of intent from a player who has increasingly become a focal figure in the Super Eagles setup.

In his post-match comments, Lookman described the victory as a “step in the right direction” and urged fans to keep backing the team as they advance in AFCON 2025.

As Nigeria prepare for the knockout stages, all eyes will remain on Lookman — and, judging by the social media acclaim, so too will the passionate supporters of the Super Eagles.