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AFCON 2025
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The "Super Eagles Effect" has officially hit the Spanish capital, and the numbers are staggering.
Following weeks of intense speculation and a high-profile transfer from Atalanta, Ademola Lookman officially joined Atletico Madrid on February 2, 2026 and the digital world has been in a frenzy ever since.
Reports indicate that Atletico Madrid gained over 600,000 new followers across their social media platforms, including Instagram, X, and TikTok, within just 72 hours of the signing.
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This massive surge is being dubbed the "Super Eagles Effect," as Nigerian football fans, renowned for their fierce loyalty, flocked to the club’s official pages to celebrate their AFCON 2025 hero and the 2024 African Footballer of the Year.
A Digital Takeover
For Atletico Madrid, the signing of Lookman represents more than just a tactical addition to Diego Simeone’s squad; it is a gateway to one of the most passionate fanbases in world football.
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The influx of new supporters has seen the club’s engagement metrics skyrocket, with Nigerian fans flooding comment sections with the iconic Naija spirit.
The excitement is well-founded. Lookman arrives in Madrid with a sparkling reputation, having famously led Atalanta to European glory with a hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final.
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His transition to La Liga has already shown early signs of brilliance, as he recently netted a goal and provided an assist on his debut during a 5-0 Copa del Rey thrashing of Real Betis.
This social media boom is a reminder of the global brand power of Super Eagles stars. When a top-tier Nigerian talent moves to a major European giant, they bring an entire nation's support with them.
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For Atletico, the timing couldn't be better. As they push for success in both domestic and European competitions, they do so with a massive new legion of fans cheering for their new number 22.