'He's really exceptional' - Former Serie A top scorer hails Osimhen for his aerial prowess
Published: May 10, 2024
Former Serie A top scorer Guiseppe Savoldi has hailed reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen for his aerial prowess which he has shown consistently over the years for Napoli. The Super Eagles forward is known as one of the finest strikers in European football particularly in the past two seasons, fin...
'Yes, we made history' - UEL POTW nominee Lookman reacts to goal, facing Tella and Boniface's Bayer in final 
Published: May 10, 2024
In one of the most important games since the formation of Atalanta, Ademola Lookman was the standout player as the Nerazzurri made history by reaching the final of a European competition for the first time, after a 3-0 rout of  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Marseille at the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday night. The C...
After goal against Marseille, Lookman emulates Nigerian trio who played for Arsenal, Chelsea, Monaco 
Published: May 10, 2024
Ademola Lookman was the star of the show as he scored and assisted to help Atalanta seal their spot in the final of a European competition for the first time in their history on Thursday night.  The Nigerian found the bottom corner via a deflection to open the scoring in the 30th minute before providing the assist ...
UEL: Lookman scores and assists as Atalanta make history; Bayer's Tella and Boniface watch history unfold
Published: May 09, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigerian players who were in action for their respective clubs in European action on Thursday, May 9. In the Europa League, Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman played a key role as Atalanta qualified for the final of the Europa League following a 3-0 win over Marseille at...
'You can't find another Osimhen' - Ex-Italy international on Napoli replacing their star striker
Published: May 09, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has become a vital cog in Napoli's machinery over the past three seasons, and his potential departure has cast a shadow over the club's future. According to former Italian international Giuseppe Galderisi, Napoli might struggle to find a suitable replacement for the 25-yea...
'A very physical and strong player' - 2020 Super Eagles invitee hails Udinese teammate Isaac Success
Published: May 07, 2024
2020 Super Eagles invitee Kingsley Ehizibue has hailed Udinese teammate Isaac Success after his goal in stoppage time rescued a point for the Bianconeri in a 1-1 draw against Napoli in a Serie A encounter at Bluenergy Stadium on Monday night. Last season's top scorer Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 5...
Osimhen matches feat of Higuaín, Mertens by scoring in sixth consecutive game against single team 
Published: May 06, 2024
Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen was on the scoresheet for Napoli during their 1-1 draw with Udinese in a Serie A fixture played at the Bluenergy Stadium on Monday night. He opened the scoring in the 51st minute through a well-executed header into the net from Matteo Politano's precise cross to score for...
Super Eagles winger Chukwueze gets vote of confidence from former AC Milan goalkeeper 
Published: May 05, 2024
Former AC Milan goalkeeper Mario Ielpo has backed Samuel Chukwueze to star against Genoa in matchday 35 of the Serie A which will be staged at the San Siro on Sunday evening. Despite being in a rich vein of form lately, the Super Eagles forward is yet to start a game since the Rossoneri clash with Sassuolo last mon...
Italian champions Inter Milan plotting move for Kayode as potential replacement for Dumfries
Published: May 04, 2024
Newly-crowned Serie A Champions Inter Milan are keeping a close eye on Fiorentina's talented young defender, Michael Kayode, as a potential replacement for Denzel Dumfries, should he leave the club this summer.  According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, the Italy U21 international has emerged as a top...
Inter Milan interested in signing Nigeria's youngest-ever UEFA Champions League scorer
Published: May 03, 2024
Serie A champions Inter Milan are interested in signing Nigeria's youngest-ever UEFA Champions League scorer George Ilenikhena. The 17-year-old became the youngest Nigerian to ever score in a Champions League game when he registered a goal in Royal Antwerp's 3-2 victory over Barcelona in December. Accordi...
'They had chances, we had chances' - Lookman reacts after Atalanta's 1-1 draw against Marseille 
Published: May 03, 2024
Ademola Lookman was in action for Atalanta as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Marseille in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal at the Orange Vélodrome Stadium on Thursday night.  The Nigeria international hopped off the bench as a replacement for Gianluca Scamacca in ...
Red-hot Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman nominated for Serie A Player of the Month 
Published: May 02, 2024
Red-hot Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman is in the running for the EA Sports Serie A Player of the Month for April having starred for Atalanta in the last couple of weeks.  He has been nominated alongside Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto, Genoa's Albert Guðmundsson, Roma forward Paulo Dybala, Napoli's Mat...
'Has a big future' - Agent reveals why Akinsanmiro chose to stay at Inter Milan
Published: May 01, 2024
In an interview with Tuttomercatoweb, Crescenzo Cecere, the agent of Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, shed light on the 19-year-old's decision to remain at Inter Milan for the current season. Despite attracting interest from top clubs like Real Madrid and Benfica, but Inter Milan hastily opted to pursu...
Two-time Serie A champions Lazio yet to table offer for Super Eagles midfielder, but interest is real 
Published: April 29, 2024
Two-time Serie A champions Lazio are exploring ways to sign Nigeria international Fisayo Dele-Bashiru ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.  Turkish journalist Reşat Can Özbudak broke the news that Lazio were interested in the Manchester City academy product, who currently defends the colours of Turkis...
Key statistic highlights how Osimhen dominated Roma but needs to improve his shot conversion rate
Published: April 29, 2024
A key statistic from Napoli's 2-2 draw with AS Roma in a Serie A clash at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Sunday has highlighted how Victor Osimhen dominated the Giallorossi defence led by 2023 Africa Cup of Nations winner Evan Ndicka. According to the statisticians at Whoscored, the Napoli number 9  register...