Nigerian rapper, Vector Tha Viper has blasted Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini for criticising Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman after his penalty miss against Club Brugge in the Champions League playoff.
Lookman, returning from injury, was introduced in the second half with Atalanta trailing 3-0. He quickly scored and had another goal disallowed, but his night took a turn for the worse after missing a crucial penalty.
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During his post-match press conference, Gasperini publicly criticized Lookman, calling him the worst penalty taker he had ever seen.
The reigning African Footballer of the Year responded with a heartfelt statement, expressing his disappointment at the “deeply disrespectful” remarks from his manager.
Reacting via his X handle, Vector described Gasperini as a recist.
“I thought I was a victor till Napoli started laughing.’ Make Lookman look well… This skin issue sha,” he wrote on his X handle.
