The FIFA Under 17 winner will be supported by Leicester’s Kelechi Iheanacho in their quest for maximum three points in the Group D opener
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A formality, but nonetheless important part of a team’s programme on arrival at a major football championship, the Team Arrival Meeting covers several areas of a team’s preparedness and opens a window on what is expected of any delegation while still at the competition.
Lookman was not called into Nigeria’s upcoming November international fixtures, but could be a part of the squad for next set of fixtures
The winger, who came on for Nigerian-born cap-tied Netherlands international, Arnaut Danjuma, in the second half, struck on the dot of 90 minutes of the game.
Iheanacho, who converted a spot kick in Leicester City three-all draw against QPR, will be aiming to further consolidate on his scoring record.
The 22-year-old Nigeria international is extremely highly rated and won’t be available on the cheap.
The 22-year-old has scored 17 goals and registered 17 assists in 119 appearances for the Yellow Submarine since making his debut in 2018.
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Unai Emery steered the Yellow Submarine to their first ever major final after edging past Premier League side Arsenal in the last four.
The Nigeria international will compete with Barcelona captain Lionel Messi, Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois, and Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa for the individual accolade.
Unai Emery will face his former side on Thursday for the first time since being sacked in December 2019 – and replaced by current manager Mikel Arteta.
A chaotic start saw both sides create early opportunities to score with Villarreal breaking the deadlock when Chukwueze burst in behind, rounded Marc-Andre ter Stegen and finished into the net from a tight angle.
The victory took the Yellow Submarine to 49 points in the Spanish top-flight and kept alive their hopes of finishing in the European places.
Chukwueze, who was been out injured, received treatment for discomfort in his groin.
It was earlier revealed that the likes of Chelsea, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City, and Everton are also interested in the talent.
The 21-year-old Nigeria international has most recently been linked by reports from La Razon with a move to Spanish titans Real Madrid, but the Toffees are also listed among a host of other suitors.
The 21-year-old has established himself as a regular member of the Villarreal first team in recent seasons, making 37 La Liga appearances in 2019-20 and featuring in all but one of their matches so far this term.
The tie is slated to kick off 5pm Nigeria time
Alex Iwobi’s double and strikes from Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze handed the Super Eagles an impressive first-half lead before a brace from Al-Hadji Kamara and efforts from Kwame Quee and Mustapha Bundu ensured the game ended in a draw.
Nigeria leads the group with six points from two games