{
  "id": 20089714,
  "title": "Lookman out of Taifa Stars’ second-leg tie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/lookman-out-of-taifa-stars-second-leg-tie-20089714",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T01:16:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lookman-out-of-taifa-stars-second-leg-tie/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ademola Lookman, the forward for Super Eagles, will not participate in Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in Zanzibar on Tuesday due to a knee ligament injury. This revelation was announced by the Super Eagles media team on Saturday following a scan that revealed the 28-year-old Atletico Madrid player sustained a sprain during their recent match. Lookman, who started the 3-1 victory for Nigeria in Uyo on Friday, was substituted in the 44th minute and later replaced by Moses Simon. During the game, Lookman set up Alhassan Yusuf’s second-minute goal before exiting due to the injury. Head coach Eric Chelle had indicated that the severity of the injury was uncertain after the match. Tolu Arokodare scored twice as Nigeria secured a 3-1 win, moving them to six points from three Group L games, one behind leaders Guinea-Bissau. The second leg of the qualifier will take place at the Amaan Stadium on Tuesday, November 17, with a scheduled kickoff at 2pm Nigerian time.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been ruled out of Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Tanzania after a scan revealed a knee ligament injury. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-out-of-taifa-stars-second-leg-tie/",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}