Ahead of the crucial AFCON clash, Tunisia forward Sebastian Tounekti has lauded Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman as a “top player” while revealing a light-hearted exchange with his Celtic teammate, Kelechi Iheanacho.
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Tounekti, who plays with Iheanacho at Celtic, spoke with the Nigerian forward after the AFCON draw.
He recounted Iheanacho’s reaction: “He just said yeah, it was funny that we were gonna have to play against each other.”
When asked which Nigerian player he admires most, Tounekti immediately singled out winger Ademola Lookman.
He praised Lookman’s consistency for both the Super Eagles and his club, Atalanta.
The Tunisian forward acknowledged the overall quality in Nigeria’s squad.
Both teams enter the match with three points each from their opening group games.
The encounter is poised as a potential decider for the top spot in Group C.
The mutual respect and personal connections underscore the professional camaraderie that exists even within high-stakes international competition.
Sources: Soccernet , Complete Sports