Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has described helping Atalanta BC to their first UEFA Europa League title is one of the best night of his life, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Lookman was unstoppable as he scored three sumptuous hattrick to propel Atalanta to a 3-0 win over German Bundesliga League champions, Bayer Leverkusen in the final of the Europa League on Wednesday night.
A well struck goal from close range with his left foot, another right foot stroke from outside the box and a thunderous left footed shot after driving into the box sealed a glorious hattrick for the Nigerian in Dublin.
A feat which makes him the first player to score a hat-trick in a Europa League final.
Lookman who reached three finals this year; losing two of these, says the night is one of the best in his life after the match.
"One of the best night of my life. Amazing performance from the team. Yea, we did it. Not got much words to say, fantastic."
"Am just happy we won today," He said.
Lookman with his goals, has a 30-goal involvement with 20 goals and 10 assist in 57 matches for Atalanta BC this season.
By Uche Dozie