Ademola Lookman Ends 29-Year Nigerian Drought with Copa del Rey Final Strike

Atletico Madrid fell in a tense Copa del Rey final, but Ademola Lookman stood out on the big stage. He levelled play just 17 minutes in with a composed finish from an Antoine Griezmann pass. That strike made him the first Nigerian to score in a Copa del Rey final since 1997, ending a 29-year wait. The match went to penalties after extra time and Real Sociedad held their nerve. It was a bittersweet night for the Super Eagles forward, whose milestone goal will be remembered long after the defeat.

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