Tottenham Hotspur and England ahead, Dominic Solanke has named Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman as his favorite Nigerian participant as he eyes a return to his roots, Soccernet.ng stories.

The 27-year-old loved a superb season with Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth, scoring 19 objectives and offering three assists in 38 league video games final marketing campaign, which in flip noticed him earn a transfer as much as Tottenham Hotspur in the course of the summer season switch window.

With 4 objectives in 9 video games for Ange Postecoglu’s aspect, Solanke has continued to construct on his first rate type from final season.

The previous Chelsea man, alongside Ademola Lookman have Nigerian roots, and the pair received the FIFA U-20 World Cup collectively in 2017. Whereas Lookman opted to play for the Tremendous Eagles in 2022, Solanke pitched his tent with the Three Lions of England.

Just lately, Solanke opened up about his Nigerian heritage, revealing his plans to go to the West African nation quickly, while claiming Lookman is his favorite Nigerian participant for the time being.

“I haven’t truly been there but. I undoubtedly must take a while off quickly and go and see my roots, so hopefully within the subsequent few years.

My favorite Nigerian footballer at the moment needs to be Ademola Lookman. We’re very shut buddies. What he has been doing over the previous few years has been nothing wanting phenomenal.

What he has been doing has been loopy, particularly for the Nigerian nationwide workforce so I’ve been tremendous proud. One other of my favorite Nigerian footballers needs to be Victor Osimhen. He has been probably the greatest on the earth,” the previous Liverpool striker stated in an interview with ShowMax.

Solanke and Tottenham Hotspur face off in opposition to Manchester Metropolis this weekend, and can hope to compound the woes of the reigning Premier League Champions who’ve misplaced their final 4 video games.