Once an Everton flop, now a star: Atalanta ace Lookman shares the secret behind career revival
Published: December 10, 2024
Speaking ahead of tonight's UEFA Champions League clash with Real Madrid, Ademola Lookman has credited Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini for the improvement in his career.The Super Eagles forward joined Atalanta in 2022 after failed stints at Everton and RB Leipzig and has become one of the finest players in world fo...
'I trust Batshuayi' - Galatasaray insider backs ex-Chelsea star to fill Osimhen's shoes but cites one flaw
Published: December 10, 2024
Galatasaray insider Eyüp Yıldız is backing Michy Batshuayi to step into the shoes of Victor Osimhen, but noted that the Belgium international has a flaw. The Nigeria international will be unavailable for selection on Thursday when Galatasaray take on Swedish Allsvenskan club Malmo in the Europa League league phase....
'Massive' - Lookman opens up on life-changing decision to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria
Published: December 09, 2024
2017 Fifa U20 World Cup winner, Ademola Lookman has opened up on his decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria.Born in London, England to Nigerian parents, the Atalanta ace represented the European nation's U19s, U20s and U21s. He did not get any invitation to the Three Lions and switched all...
Janis Chime: 16yo midfielder eligible for Super Falcons makes senior debut for Charlton Athletic
Published: December 09, 2024
Talented midfielder eligible for Super Falcons, Janis Chime made her senior debut for Charlton Athletic against Lewes in the third round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup on Sunday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.In a surprising move, Addicks manager Karen Hills included Chime in the matchday squad, placing her on the bench al...
'He's a top player' - Atalanta's Lookman hails Vinicius ahead of difficult match against Real Madrid
Published: December 09, 2024
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has expressed his admiration for Real Madrid's Vinicius Jnr as his team gears up for a challenging UEFA Champions League encounter on Tuesday at the Gewiss Stadium.Lookman, who has been instrumental for Atalanta in the tournament, has netted two goals and provided one assist in four mat...
Still going strong at 36: Rangers defender Balogun named in Scottish Premiership TOTW
Published: December 09, 2024
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has continued to demonstrate his class in the Scottish Premiership, earning a spot in Whoscored.com's Team of the Week following his stellar performance in Rangers' 3-0 win over Ross County on Sunday.Balogun played the full 90 minutes at the heart of the defense as Rangers secured a d...
Nigerian scout: Man Utd striker Obi-Martin believes he's better than Lamine Yamal, Nwaneri, Estevao
Published: December 09, 2024
Chido Obi-Martin claims he is the best player in the world in his age group, according to Nigerian talent spotter Paul Aladejare, who scouted him before his move to Arsenal.Born in 2007 to Nigerian parents, the Demark U18 international has yet to make his professional debut though he trained with the first team during ...
Galatasaray issue statement on injury suffered by Victor Osimhen during win at Sivasspor
Published: December 09, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Galatasaray have released an update on the injury suffered by Victor Osimhen during the 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Süper Lig fixture played yesterday. The Nigerian striker, who was on the scoresheet in the game, picked up an injury in the second half and was replaced ...
'He's like Ronaldo' - Ex-Besiktas forward compares Osimhen to former Manchester United superstar
Published: December 09, 2024
Former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci has compared Victor Osimhen to Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo.This follows the performance of the Super Eagles striker in Galatasaray's dramatic 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played at the New Sivas 4 Eylül Stadium yesterday.Galatasaray had ...
Leicester's Super Eagles-eligible central defender regrets not making cap-tying appearance for Italy
Published: December 09, 2024
Leicester City central defender Caleb Okoli has expressed his regret over not making a cap-tying appearance for Italy despite receiving multiple call-ups for the Azzurri’s UEFA Nations League matches in 2024.Okoli, who made a permanent move to Leicester from Atalanta last summer, has been a regular performer for the ...
Moses Simon's talk-of-the-town goal earns him a spot in Ligue 1 Team of the Week
Published: December 09, 2024
Moses Simon has been named in Whoscored.com's French Ligue 1 Team of the Week, following his brilliant game-winning strike that secured all three points for Nantes in a 1-0 win over Stade Rennais FC at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday, December 8, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Several fans took to social media to prais...
Super Eagles striker Iheanacho fighting for his future at Sevilla
Published: December 09, 2024
The future of Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho at Sevilla is up in the air despite having a contract with the Andalusian outfit until the end of the 2025-2026 season.The former Leicester City man joined Sevilla in the summer window on a free transfer, as a replacement for Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who sw...
Eguavoen's most used player in Afconq, Onyemaechi impresses in new role for Boavista
Published: December 09, 2024
Super Eagles star Bruno Onyemaechi showed his versatility in his thirteenth game of the season as Boavista were held to a 1-1 draw by SC Farense in a Liga Portugal clash at Estádio do Bessa Século XXI on Sunday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Miguel Reisinho's penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time helped th...
'He didn't come here to sleep' - Turkish football expert hails Osimhen's passion after 10th Galatasaray goal
Published: December 09, 2024
Turkish football expert and Telegol commentator Serhat Ulueren has praised Victor Osimhen for his passion following Galatasaray's hard-fought 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday afternoon.The Nigerian international continued his rich vein of form by finding the back of the net as Galatasaray came ...
Morocco ace Hakimi beats Boniface, Lookman, Ronwen Williams, Salah, 5 others to win Lion d'Or award
Published: December 08, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi has won the 2024 Lion d'Or Award after a poll conducted by Al-Mountakhab newspaper, involving 41 media outlets, including journalists and sports experts.The Golden Lion is awarded to the standout men's football player for the period spanning September 2023 to Septem...