Lookman battles Thuram, Moise Kean, 3 others for Serie A Player of the Month for November
Published: November 28, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been shortlisted for the Serie A Player of the Month award for November following his outstanding performances for Atalanta.The Nigerian star has been in exceptional form, netting three goals combined against Napoli and Parma, and also helped Atalanta register a 2-1 win against ...
'Can play all over the pitch' - Lazio coach hails Dele-Bashiru for his versatility amid fitness concerns
Published: November 27, 2024
Lazio head coach Marco Baroni has heaped praise on Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru for his adaptability and energy, though the 23-year-old remains doubtful for the UEFA Europa League showdown against PFC Ludogorets Razgrad on Thursday evening. Dele-Bashiru, currently on loan from Turkish side Hatayspor, has sh...
UCL: The reason behind Lookman's bench role in Atalanta's historic 6-1 win against Young Boys
Published: November 27, 2024
Ademola Lookman was an unused substitute as Atalanta registered a historic 6-1 victory against Swiss side BSC Young Boys in a UEFA Champions League encounter at Stadion Wankdorf on Tuesday night. The Bergamo outfit became only the second Italian club to score six goals away from home in the UEFA Champions League prope...
African POTY nominee Lookman scores ninth goal of the season in Atalanta's win at Parma
Published: November 23, 2024
African Footballer of the Year nominee Ademola Lookman continued his fantastic form when he scored a goal and had one chalked off during Atalanta's 3-1 triumph over Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardin on Saturday. The Super Eagles forward initially found the back of the net in the 9th minute when he buried Mario Pašali�...
Paganini reveals the club genuinely interested in Lookman amid rumours linking forward with Man Utd
Published: November 22, 2024
Italian football expert Paolo Paganini has confirmed that French giants Paris Saint-Germain retain an interest in Ademola Lookman amid rumours linking the Atalanta forward with a move to Manchester United.It has been claimed that the Red Devils are monitoring the situation of Lookman, whose contract with Atalanta expir...
'As we also see with Nigeria national team' - Lazio legend reveals Dele-Bashiru's best position
Published: November 21, 2024
Lazio legend and retired Italy international Bruno Giordano, who scored 116 goals in 258 games for the capital outfit, has shared insights into Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's best playing position as the team prepares for their upcoming match against Bologna.Giordano noted that Dele-Bashiru's ideal position is an attacking midf...
'He has scored 300 goals' - Napoli chief suggests Osimhen is not on the same level as Lukaku
Published: November 20, 2024
Napoli director Giovanni Manna has suggested that Victor Osimhen is not on the same level as Romelu Lukaku.Lukaku was chosen by Antonio Conto to replace the Nigerian striker in the summer after the latter insisted that he wanted to leave and the former Chelsea striker hasn't fared badly in the colours of the Parthenope...
Confirmed: Legendary Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira to coach three Nigerian young stars at Genoa
Published: November 20, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Italian Serie A club Genoa have announced the appointment of legendary Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as the new coach of the Red and Blues, replacing Alberto Gilardino, who was fired on Tuesday, following a poor run of results before the international break. The new coach w...
Best Men's Player: Lookman battles Messi, Ronaldo, Arsenal and Chelsea stars for Globe Soccer Awards
Published: November 14, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards following his brilliant form for club and country over the year.The Atalanta star has been nominated alongside Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, with Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah and Chelsea ace Cole Palmer for the Best M...
'Coming here is never easy' - Lookman delighted with Atalanta win despite intimidating atmosphere
Published: November 07, 2024
Ademola Lookman was delighted with Atalanta's 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart in a UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday night held at MHPArena Stuttgart. The Nigeria international noted that the Nerazzurri were able to secure all three points despite the intimidating atmosphere.After a goalless first half, Look...
UCL: Lookman's rich vein of goalscoring form continues in Atalanta's road win against Stuttgart
Published: November 06, 2024
Ademola Lookman continued his impressive form for Atalanta, scoring in the 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night at MHPArenaThe Super Eagles forward grabbed the goal in the 51st minute of the game, with Odilon Kossounou winning the ball high up the pitch, and Charle...
'He can win African POTY' - Atalanta coach backs Lookman to succeed Osimhen as best African player
Published: November 06, 2024
Speaking at a press conference ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League clash against Stuttgart at MHPArena, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini believes Ademola Lookman can succeed Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen as the best African player. Lookman is the bookies favourite to win the African Footballer of the Year bu...
AC Milan forward Chukwueze watches on from the bench against favourite opponents Real Madrid
Published: November 05, 2024
Samuel Chukwueze's search for a first Champions League start this campaign continues as he was an unused substitute in AC Milan's 3-1 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League fixture played at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday night.Statistically speaking, Real Madrid are Chukwueze's joint favourite op...
Napoli join Fiorentina as Lookman's favourite opponents in Italian Serie A
Published: November 04, 2024
Ademola Lookman played a key role as Atalanta registered a convincing 3-0 win over Serie A table toppers Napoli at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Ten minutes into the contest, the Nigeria international volleyed the ball home from close range after he was not picked up by ...
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Agent backs former Real Madrid target to break into Inter Milan first team
Published: November 04, 2024
Cescenzo Cecere, the agent of rising Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, has expressed confidence that the talented youngster will soon break into Inter Milan's first team.Akinsanmiro, who joined Inter in the winter transfer window of 2023 on a four-year contract, has been making waves since his arrival after two...