African POTY, Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman breaks personal record as Atalanta thrash Verona
Published: October 26, 2024
African Footballer of the Year nominee Ademola Lookman showcased an outstanding performance on Saturday night, leading his team to a resounding 6-1 victory over Hellas Verona at the Gewiss Stadium. This match marked a significant turnaround for Lookman, who had experienced a subdued outing since returning from the int...
After nomination for African POTY, Atalanta co-owner holds talks with Lookman who has yet to renew contract
Published: October 26, 2024
A day after Ademola Lookman was nominated for the prestigious African Footballer of the Year, Atalanta co-owner Stephen Pagliuca paid an unexpected visit to the forward at the team's training ground in Zingonia.According to Tuttomercatoweb, the meeting comes at a crucial time, as Lookman has been facing increased scrut...
Former Napoli talent spotter reveals he discovered Osimhen while scouting Man Utd and Lyon fullbacks
Published: October 25, 2024
Former Napoli talent spotter Leonardo Mantovani has admitted that he discovered Victor Osimhen during a UEFA Champions League meeting between Ajax Amsterdam and Lille on September 17, 2019.The one-time Napoli chief scout was actually at the Johan Cruijff ArenA to run the rule over Manchester United right-back Noussair ...
'Dele is not a surprise' - Lazio coach commends Super Eagles midfielder after assist in win v Twente
Published: October 25, 2024
Lazio manager Marco Baroni has commended the performance of Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru after the Italian side’s 2-0 victory over Twente in their UEFA Europa League encounter.The win marked Lazio’s third consecutive triumph in the tournament, cementing their position at the top of the group with nin...
Atalanta manager explains why Lookman was substituted for the second straight game
Published: October 24, 2024
Speaking after Atalanta's goalless draw against Celtic in a UEFA Champions League encounter at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on Wednesday, manager Gian Piero Gasperini explained the reason behind his decision to substitute Ademola Lookman for the second straight match.The Nigeria international was replaced at halftime in h...
UCL: Brendan Rodgers reveals what he told Lookman after Celtic's goalless draw against Atalanta
Published: October 23, 2024
Scottish Premiership giants Celtic proved that they are a mentally strong side, earning a point on the road against Atalanta on Wednesday evening, after the demolition they suffered at the hands of  Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League a few weeks ago. Mario Pašalić had most of the opportunities to give t...
Brendan Rodgers reveals how close he came to bringing Atalanta dazzler Lookman to Celtic
Published: October 23, 2024
Manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed how close he came to bringing Ademola Lookman to Celtic in his first spell in charge of the Hoops.The Northern Irishman has been keeping tabs on the Atalanta dazzler since he was a schoolboy at Charlton Athletic.Lookman was once one of the most highly sought after talents in the Eng...
'Wasn't a punishment': AC Milan coach clarifies decision to bring on Chukwueze for Rafael Leao
Published: October 23, 2024
AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca provided clarity on his tactical decision to substitute Rafael Leao for Samuel Chukwueze during his team's 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League.The match saw Milan take the lead through Christian Pulisic in the 34th minute, but Club Brugge equalized early in the secon...
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...