Ghana forward Kamaldeen Sulemana announced himself in style from the bench at Atalanta on Thursday night, scoring off the bench as the Bergamo side recorded an emphatic 3-0 victory over Juventus in the Coppa Italia.

Introduced in the 70th minute, Sulemana needed just seven minutes to leave his mark, calmly finishing to double Atalanta’s advantage and put the contest firmly beyond the Turin giants.

The goal came at a significant moment for the club, following the recent departure of Ademola Lookman to Atlético Madrid. Sulemana’s performance suggested Atalanta may already have found a capable replacement, with the 22-year-old slotting seamlessly into the attacking setup.

Juventus struggled to cope with Atalanta’s intensity throughout the match, and Sulemana’s pace and directness added a fresh edge in the latter stages as the hosts tightened their grip on the tie.

For the Ghanaian international, the strike was a timely boost, underlining his growing influence and confidence as he settles into life in Italian football.

Atalanta went on to complete the 3-0 win, sealing progression in the Coppa Italia and reinforcing their credentials as one of Serie A’s most dangerous cup sides, while Sulemana’s cameo offered a glimpse of what could be an exciting new chapter for both club and country.