Alessandro Marcandalli: Talented CB becomes third Nigerian to make Serie A debut for Genoa in 2024-25
Published: October 21, 2024
Alessandro Marcandalli has become the third youngster of Nigerian descent to make his Italian Serie A debut for Genoa in the ongoing season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The talented central defender committed his future to Genoa by putting pen to paper on a new contract last week, keeping him at the club until June ...
Team news: AC Milan's match-winner against Udinese, Chukwueze will not start UCL tie with Club Brugge
Published: October 21, 2024
AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca has decided to drop Samuel Chukwueze to the bench for his side's UEFA Champions League clash with Club Brugge on Tuesday night despite proving decisive this past weekend.The Super Eagles forward scored the only goal for the Rossoneri during their 1-0 victory over Udinese in the Serie A matc...
'He wasn't playing for the team' - Atalanta coach explains why birthday boy Lookman was replaced
Published: October 20, 2024
Atalanta kicked off their challenging stretch of seven games in twenty-two days in the best way possible, beating Venezia 2-0, with a goal in both halves, at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium on Sunday.Mario Pasalic needed less than seven minutes to break the deadlock, firing the ball into the roof of the net from close ran...
AC Milan coach reveals why Super Eagles winger with more career goals than assists started over Leao
Published: October 20, 2024
AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca provided insight into his decision to start Nigeria national teamer Samuel Chukwueze over Portuguese star Rafael Leao in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.Chukwueze not only started the match but also scored the game's only goal, showcasing his talent and earning the Man of the Match...
After injury scare on Super Eagles duty, Chukwueze opens season account against Okoye's Udinese
Published: October 19, 2024
Samuel Chukwueze opened his goalscoring account for the 2024-2025 season as AC Milan defeated Maduka Okoye's Udinese 1-0 in a Serie A clash at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday evening.Chukwueze shook off an injury scare to be available for selection against the Bianconeri.The former Villarreal dazzler was one of the ...
What AC Milan coach said about the possibility of Chukwueze playing together with Pulisic
Published: October 19, 2024
AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca has had his say on whether Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze can play alongside Christian Pulisic.Chukwueze has played second fiddle to the former Chelsea forward since he arrived at the San Siro last summer, with the latter getting the nod over the former under former Rossoneri manager...
After pulling out of Afconq in Libya due to injury, AC Milan's Chukwueze in contention to face Udinese
Published: October 18, 2024
Samuel Chukwueze has made a swift recovery from his injury and in contention to be named in AC Milan's gameday squad on Saturday evening when they take on Udinese at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milano. According to Turin-based sports daily Tuttosport, via Milan News, Chukwueze will be available for selection after o...
Push for Serie A title: Former Italian goalkeeper reveals Lookman is Atalanta's decisive player
Published: October 16, 2024
Former Italian goalkeeper Simone Braglia has backed Ademola Lookman to help Atalanta push for the Serie A title.After helping the Bergamo-based side scoop the UEFA Europa League crown last season, the Super Eagles forward has emerged as one of their most important players.  He tried to force an exit in the summer but ...
What to expect as Juventus face Lazio in first game after international break
Published: October 15, 2024
We are heading to Turin where Juventus will host Lazio in a game from the 8th round of the Serie A. Our advice is to keep up with us and our best soccer tips today. Let’s get to work!Juventus are the only unbeaten team in Italy so far, but they need to step up their game - Thiago Motta’s team made four draws in the...
Lookman wins award in Italy ahead of Super Eagles 2025 Afcon qualifier against Libya
Published: October 13, 2024
Ademola Lookman has won an award in Italy ahead of Nigeria's upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya's Mediterranean Knights.The Charlton Athletic academy product and his international teammates flew out to Benghazi on Sunday, two days before the matchday four fixture. Europa League holders ...
Atalanta boss reveals why Lookman should win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Vinicius Jr, Rodri, Bellingham, Yamal
Published: October 12, 2024
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has expressed strong support for Ademola Lookman, backing the Nigerian forward to clinch the prestigious Ballon d'Or ahead of the top contenders.In September, Ademola Lookman was nominated as one of the 30 contenders for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, recognizing his significant contributio...
'Udinese wanted N26.6b' - Super Eagles GK Okoye reveals why dream move to Inter Milan fell through
Published: October 09, 2024
Maduka Okoye has explained why a dream move to Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan did not materialize in the summer transfer window. The Super Eagles goalkeeper has suggested that Inter Milan were priced out of a move, with Udinese demanding a fee of fifteen million euros (approximately N26.6 billion). After the B...
Team of the Week honours for Atalanta's Lookman, Dundee United's Adegboyega
Published: October 07, 2024
Football statistics website Whoscored.com has unveiled its Team of the Week for the Italian Serie A and Scottish Premiership.Ademola Lookman has been included in a Serie A Team of the Week dominated by Atalanta, who have contributed five players to the Best XI.Joining Lookman as the Atalanta representatives are: Marten...
Who is Honest Ahanor? The youngest Nigerian player to feature in Europe's top 5 leagues this season
Published: October 07, 2024
Genoa defender Honest Ahanor is the youngest Nigerian footballer to make an appearance in the top five European leagues so far this season, comprising the Premier League, La Liga, German Bundeslga, Serie A and French Ligue 1.Aged 16 years and 218 days, he made his full Serie A debut against Juventus on September 28, pl...
Genoa's Ekhator becomes second youngest scorer Europe's top 5 leagues, after Barcelona prodigy
Published: October 05, 2024
Italian-born Nigerian striker Jeff Ekhator came off the bench to score his first ever goal in the Serie A as Genoa suffered a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday evening.Born in Genova, Ekhator played in his fifth game in the Italian top flight against the Nerazzurri, with all the appe...