'We need them' - Lazio coach puts his trust in Dele-Bashiru, 2 young talents ahead of UEL clash
Published: April 16, 2025
Speaking at Wednesday's press conference before his side's Europa League quarterfinal clash against Bodo/Glimt, Lazio manager Marco Baroni revealed that he is banking on young Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the high-stakes game.Lazio will host Bodo/Glimt tomorrow at 2000 hours Nigerian time at the Stadio Ol...
Romano reveals Osimhen will leave Napoli for good this summer amid Man Utd, Chelsea interest
Published: April 16, 2025
Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will begin weighing up transfer options in May, ahead of a possible summer move.Osimhen, who has enjoyed a blistering season on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Ma...
'Needs to improve' - Former Napoli boss sees potential in Dele-Bashiru but urges midfielder to step up
Published: April 14, 2025
Former Napoli manager Andrea Agostinelli has urged Lazio’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to step up his game following a below-par performance in the heated Rome derby on Sunday night.The Nigerian midfielder started in Lazio’s 1-1 draw against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico but was taken off in the 79th minute for Reda Belah...
Juventus calling? Five reasons Lookman's potential move to Old Lady is a match made in heaven
Published: April 11, 2025
Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian forward currently playing for Atalanta, has emerged as a prime target for Juventus ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. According to reports, both Atalanta and the player have decided to part ways at the end of the season. As Juventus evaluate the costs of a potential deal amid ...
'Good performance' - Former Atalanta manager lauds Dele-Bashiru after game-winning assist for Lazio
Published: April 07, 2025
Former Italian midfielder Delio Rossi heaped praise on Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, the Nigerian midfielder following his efforts during Lazio's 1-0 victory over Atalanta at the Gewiss stadium.After a goalless first half, Dele-Bashiru—who played the entirety of the match —set up Gustav Isaksen's second-half goal with a wel...
No goals in 5 games for club and country: 3 possible reasons Lookman's boots have gone quiet
Published: April 07, 2025
Super Eagles forward and reigning African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, is currently enduring a dry spell in front of goal, failing to score in his last five appearances for both club and country. Despite having a strong campaign with 18 goals and 7 assists in 34 appearances across all competitions, Lookman has...
Lookman annoyed over substitution against Lazio as Atalanta coach confirms there was a mistake
Published: April 06, 2025
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has acknowledged a substitution mistake during his side's 1-0 loss to Lazio in a Serie A match held at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on Sunday. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came close to breaking the deadlock two minutes into the second half, forcing Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi ...
Super Eagles fullback Ebuehi makes his comeback from injury after 387 days out of action
Published: April 06, 2025
Nigeria international Tyronne Ebuehi made his comeback from injury as Empoli were held to a goalless draw by Cagliari in a Serie A match at Carlo Castellani on Sunday.Before the visit of The Islanders, March 15, 2024 was the last time the Dutch-born fullback made an appearance for Empoli and 387 days later, he returned...
Tino Anjorin: Atalanta and Torino interested in midfielder who is eager to play for Super Eagles
Published: April 06, 2025
Two Italian Serie A clubs are interested in signing Faustino Anjorin ahead of the summer transfer window.Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Torino Granata, is reporting that it's not just Torino who are tracking the former England U20 international.Atalanta have set their sights on the Empoli midfielder ...
Juventus defender admits Osimhen was the toughest opponent he had to mark in Serie A
Published: April 04, 2025
Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu has hailed Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen as his toughest opponent during his time in Serie A, emphasizing the Super Eagles striker’s remarkable strength and skill. Kalulu, who has played for both AC Milan and Juventus in Italy’s top division, made the comments during his appearanc...
Interest in Lookman: Transfer market expert reveals Napoli considering swap deal
Published: April 03, 2025
Napoli must decide whether to stick with Romelu Lukaku as their main striker or reinforce their attack ahead of the summer transfer window.With several high-profile forwards potentially available, Napoli are evaluating their next move.Transfer market expert Armando Areniello has highlighted three Serie A attackers who ...
'Asked me' - Lazio coach reveals why Dele-Bashiru replaced ex-Chelsea star in draw v Torino
Published: April 01, 2025
Lazio coach Marco Baroni has revealed why he introduced Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in their 1-1 draw against Torino, explaining that the substitution was necessary after Pedro asked to be taken off."Pedro asked me to be substituted because he had given his all, he had a crazy game," Baroni stated after...
Lookman v Thuram and Lautaro Martinez: Two stats that put him ahead of 2022 World Cup stars
Published: March 29, 2025
Statistically, Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is one of the decisive players in the 2024-2025 Serie A season.The 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup winner with England has tallied thirteen goals and produced five assists in twenty-three matches, so far this season. According to information from Tutto Atalanta, Lookman has touc...
Fiorentina v Atalanta: Lookman aims to equal 5,103-day Serie A record held by ex-AC Milan striker
Published: March 27, 2025
Ademola Lookman will have the chance to match a long-standing Serie A record when Atalanta face Fiorentina. The Nigerian forward has scored in all four of his previous league appearances against the Viola, tallying four goals and providing two assists. Another goal in their upcoming clash would see him equal Alexandr...
'Top player' - Pundit reveals Barcelona-linked forward Lookman would be a great signing for Napoli
Published: March 27, 2025
Italian pundit Raffaele Mignano believes that Ademola Lookman would be a good signing for Napoli.Lookman is one of the forwards being targeted by top European clubs due to his outstanding performances for Atalanta, for whom he has registered 72 goal involvements (50 goals, 22 assists) in 110 all-competition appearances...