After the Super Eagles fell short in the Africa Cup of Nations final, Ademola Lookman took to social media to congratulate the Ivory Coast team and striker Sebastien Haller on their victory.
The Nigerian forward praised Haller for his impressive performances throughout the tournament and expressed hope that the Ivory Coast's success would inspire others in Africa.
Newsmen reports that the Atalanta star said this in a tweet via his X account: "We fell short, but we gave everything, and we will be back. Thank you for all the love and support, always grateful for the fans. Congratulations to the hosts & Haller, you're an inspiration to all. God bless Naija", the former Leicester City player tweeted.
Recall that in a thrilling finale to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast emerged victorious over Nigeria in a tightly contested game that ended 2-1. Sebastien Haller scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute, securing the African title for the host nation. It was a bittersweet moment for Nigeria, who fell just short of glory but had fought hard throughout the tournament.
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