'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...
'Deserves a dinner' - Lookman highlights Belgian international's key contribution in win against Napoli
Published: November 04, 2024
Ademola Lookman has heaped praise on teammate and Belgian international, Charles De Ketelaere, after their crucial 3-0 victory against Napoli on Sunday afternoon.The former Leicester City forward, who scored a brace, assisted by De Ketelaere's vital contributions, disclosed his teammate "definitely deserves a dinner" a...
Lookman insists he's not interested in individual awards after 14th placed finish in Ballon d'Or
Published: November 03, 2024
Following his fourteenth place finish in the Ballon d'Or rankings, Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has insisted that he is not focused on individual awards.Lookman continued his rich vein of form as Atalanta registered an impressive 3-0 road win against Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday.Ten minut...
Most goal involvements by a Serie A player 2024: Lookman leading the way after brace against Napoli
Published: November 03, 2024
Ademola Lookman grabbed two goals as Atalanta beat table toppers Napoli 3-0 in Serie A matchday 11 fixture played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday afternoon to go top of the chart for most goal involvements by a Serie A player across all competitions  in 2024.He NETTED his first in the 10th minute after ...
Uefa sanctions Dutch club Twente after racist chants towards Dele-Bashiru and Lazio teammate
Published: November 02, 2024
According to UEFA's official website, Dutch club FC Twente has been handed a penalty and fines totaling €83,125 for racist and discriminatory behavior by their fans during the Europa League match against Lazio.  The sanctions follow investigations into racist chants directed at Lazio players, including Super Eagles ...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder beats Chukwueze, Pulisic, Reijnders to win AC Milan Goal of the Month
Published: November 02, 2024
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Kevin Zeroli has won AC Milan's Goal of the Month award for October 2024, the Rossoneri informed through official channels on Friday, November 1.The Italy U20 international of Nigerian descent was runaway favorite to win the monthly accolade, thanks to his outstanding finish for Milan ...
'Hopefully not in January' - Atalanta boss addresses future of Lookman after being tempted by PSG
Published: October 29, 2024
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has commented on the future of Ademola Lookman who was heavily linked with a transfer to French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the final month of the summer transfer window.Lookman was spotted in Paris on Monday night attending the Ballon d'Or ceremony, but he left empt...