'Technically possible' - Napoli sporting director reacts to reports linking Osimhen to PSG in January
Published: December 06, 2024
Napoli's sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has stirred the pot regarding Victor Osimhen's potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain by hinting at the possibility of the Nigerian forward making a move in JanuaryThis comes after a summer filled with speculation, where PSG had shown interest in signing Osimhen but failed...
'Some news' - Ex-Torino defender turned agent reveals Juventus will try to sign Lookman in June 2025
Published: December 05, 2024
Former Torino defender turned football agent. Massimo Brambati has shed light on Juventus' transfer ambitions for the summer of 2025, revealing that the club has set its sights on Atalanta's Ederson and Ademola Lookman.Speaking on TMW Radio, Brambati indicated that both players are at the top of Juventus' wish list as ...
'Role on the right' - AC Milan coach justifies choosing USMNT star over Chukwueze
Published: December 05, 2024
AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca has explained the reason behind his recent preference for USMNT star Yunus Musah over Samuel Chukwueze.Musah, who is naturally a midfielder, has been deployed as a right winger in Fonseca's 4-2-3-1 set-up in the last two Serie A fixtures and has given more defensive solidity to the Rossoner...
Son of former Super Eagles midfielder scores for Empoli but misses penalty in win against Fiorentina
Published: December 05, 2024
Emmanuel Ekong, son of former Super Eagles midfielder Prince Ikpe Ekong, showcased his talent by scoring the opening goal for Empoli in their Copa Italia clash against Fiorentina.The match ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, with Empoli advancing to the quarterfinals after a tense penalty shootout.Ekong wasted no time making...
In his father's footsteps: Inter Milan-reared forward Kevin Martins shares what makes him stand out
Published: December 04, 2024
Kevin Martins, the young Monza forward, has shared insight on the key traits that help him be both creative and disruptive against opposing defenses.At product of the Inter Milan academy, Kevin is making a name for himself, following in the footsteps of his father, former Nigerian international Obafemi Martins, and his...
3 goals in 3 games: Atalanta forward Lookman is standout performer in Serie A Team of the Month
Published: December 02, 2024
Ademola Lookman has been named in Whoscored.com's Italian Serie A Team of the Month for November 2024.The 2024 African Men's Footballer of the Year nominee scored three goals in three games to help Atalanta win all their games last month and be in the reckoning for the Scudetto.Lookman started the month by scoring two ...
Atalanta forward Lookman sets eyes on breaking personal record against Roma
Published: December 01, 2024
Ademola Lookman has set his eyes on breaking a personal record on Monday night when Atalanta take on AS Roma in an Italian Serie A clash scheduled to take place at the Stadio Olimpico, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Ahead of the visit to the Italian capital, the Nigeria international has not managed to find the back of...
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...