Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years.

Ademola Lookman's journey highlights his resilience ... including a hat-trick in the Europa League final victory against Bayer Leverkusen, solidified his status as a leading candidate.

Ademola Lookman has been named African Footballer ... with his first career hat-trick earning Atalanta a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen as they lifted their first European title.