Thu Sep 12 07:51:51 UTC 2024: ## Nigerian Super Eagles Star Ademola Lookman Names Team’s Most Skillful Players

**Ademola Lookman, the 2024 Ballon d’Or nominee and star of the Nigerian Super Eagles, has revealed his picks for the most skillful players on the national team.**

In an interview with The Counter Attack Podcast, Lookman highlighted **Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze** as standout performers in match situations. He praised their ability to “do things you wouldn’t expect” and “make magic happen.”

While discussing the fastest players on the team, Lookman named **Bright Osayi-Samuel and Ola Aina** before adding playfully, “I think I’m pretty fast too!”

Lookman’s comments come after a stellar season with Atalanta, where he was named the club’s best player. He recently scored a brace in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification series, solidifying his position as a key player for Nigeria.

Meanwhile, former Super Eagles captain **John Mikel Obi has suggested Gustavo Poyet, a Chelsea legend, to take over the coaching role** of the national team. Obi reportedly contacted Poyet about the possibility, expressing his belief that the former Greek manager would be a good fit for the job.

The Super Eagles boast a talented roster, with several players currently competing in top European leagues. The team’s recent success and the emergence of new stars like Lookman and Boniface suggest a bright future for the Nigerian national side.

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