'Coming here is never easy' - Lookman delighted with Atalanta win despite intimidating atmosphere
Published: November 07, 2024
Ademola Lookman was delighted with Atalanta's 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart in a UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday night held at MHPArena Stuttgart. The Nigeria international noted that the Nerazzurri were able to secure all three points despite the intimidating atmosphere.After a goalless first half, Look...
UCL: Lookman's rich vein of goalscoring form continues in Atalanta's road win against Stuttgart
Published: November 06, 2024
Ademola Lookman continued his impressive form for Atalanta, scoring in the 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night at MHPArenaThe Super Eagles forward grabbed the goal in the 51st minute of the game, with Odilon Kossounou winning the ball high up the pitch, and Charle...
'He can win African POTY' - Atalanta coach backs Lookman to succeed Osimhen as best African player
Published: November 06, 2024
Speaking at a press conference ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League clash against Stuttgart at MHPArena, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini believes Ademola Lookman can succeed Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen as the best African player. Lookman is the bookies favourite to win the African Footballer of the Year bu...
AC Milan forward Chukwueze watches on from the bench against favourite opponents Real Madrid
Published: November 05, 2024
Samuel Chukwueze's search for a first Champions League start this campaign continues as he was an unused substitute in AC Milan's 3-1 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League fixture played at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday night.Statistically speaking, Real Madrid are Chukwueze's joint favourite op...
Napoli join Fiorentina as Lookman's favourite opponents in Italian Serie A
Published: November 04, 2024
Ademola Lookman played a key role as Atalanta registered a convincing 3-0 win over Serie A table toppers Napoli at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Ten minutes into the contest, the Nigeria international volleyed the ball home from close range after he was not picked up by ...
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Agent backs former Real Madrid target to break into Inter Milan first team
Published: November 04, 2024
Cescenzo Cecere, the agent of rising Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, has expressed confidence that the talented youngster will soon break into Inter Milan's first team.Akinsanmiro, who joined Inter in the winter transfer window of 2023 on a four-year contract, has been making waves since his arrival after two...
'Deserves a dinner' - Lookman highlights Belgian international's key contribution in win against Napoli
Published: November 04, 2024
Ademola Lookman has heaped praise on teammate and Belgian international, Charles De Ketelaere, after their crucial 3-0 victory against Napoli on Sunday afternoon.The former Leicester City forward, who scored a brace, assisted by De Ketelaere's vital contributions, disclosed his teammate "definitely deserves a dinner" a...
Lookman insists he's not interested in individual awards after 14th placed finish in Ballon d'Or
Published: November 03, 2024
Following his fourteenth place finish in the Ballon d'Or rankings, Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has insisted that he is not focused on individual awards.Lookman continued his rich vein of form as Atalanta registered an impressive 3-0 road win against Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday.Ten minut...
Most goal involvements by a Serie A player 2024: Lookman leading the way after brace against Napoli
Published: November 03, 2024
Ademola Lookman grabbed two goals as Atalanta beat table toppers Napoli 3-0 in Serie A matchday 11 fixture played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday afternoon to go top of the chart for most goal involvements by a Serie A player across all competitions  in 2024.He NETTED his first in the 10th minute after ...
Uefa sanctions Dutch club Twente after racist chants towards Dele-Bashiru and Lazio teammate
Published: November 02, 2024
According to UEFA's official website, Dutch club FC Twente has been handed a penalty and fines totaling €83,125 for racist and discriminatory behavior by their fans during the Europa League match against Lazio.  The sanctions follow investigations into racist chants directed at Lazio players, including Super Eagles ...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder beats Chukwueze, Pulisic, Reijnders to win AC Milan Goal of the Month
Published: November 02, 2024
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Kevin Zeroli has won AC Milan's Goal of the Month award for October 2024, the Rossoneri informed through official channels on Friday, November 1.The Italy U20 international of Nigerian descent was runaway favorite to win the monthly accolade, thanks to his outstanding finish for Milan ...
'Hopefully not in January' - Atalanta boss addresses future of Lookman after being tempted by PSG
Published: October 29, 2024
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has commented on the future of Ademola Lookman who was heavily linked with a transfer to French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the final month of the summer transfer window.Lookman was spotted in Paris on Monday night attending the Ballon d'Or ceremony, but he left empt...
Matter of stats: Atalanta reveal Lookman's latest milestone after big win v Verona; equals club record
Published: October 28, 2024
Through their official website, Atalanta have confirmed that Ademola Lookman hit a new personal milestone and equaled a club record during their 6-1 hammering of Hellas Verona in a Serie A clash at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday, October 26.The African Footballer of the Year and Ballon d'Or nominee provided the assist ...
'It concerns my country' - Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman reflects on being a top contender for African POTY
Published: October 27, 2024
Following Atalanta's emphatic 6-1 victory over Hellas Verona on Saturday, Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman shared his thoughts on his recent nomination for the prestigious Ballon d'Or and African Footballer of the Year awards.The Nigerian forward had just led his team to a resounding win at the Gewiss Stadium, scori...
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...