Snubbed by Eric Chelle over fitness concerns, Dele-Bashiru returns to training ahead of Lazio v Torino
Published: March 26, 2025
Super Eagles star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru  is in contention to make his comeback from injury on Monday when Lazio face Torino.Dele-Bashiru was out of action for Lazio on Sunday, March 16, however, according to Tuttomercatoweb, the 24-year-old midfielder could feature for the Eagles on March 31, having returned to training...
Lazio join Leicester City and Wolves in race to sign Unique Football Academy graduate
Published: March 19, 2025
Serie A club Lazio are interested in signing Lagos-born forward Rafiu Durosinmi, who is also being monitored by Premier League clubs Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to Radiosei.The Unique Football Academy, Lagos product has been in fine form for Viktoria Plzeň this season, impressing both domesti...
Top 50 best dribblers Serie A: Atalanta's Lookman 22nd, Chukwueze 40th; Como's Nico Paz number 1
Published: March 19, 2025
Super Eagles wingers Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze have been ranked among the top fifty dribblers in Serie A this season.According to the latest statistics by Euro Football Rumours, Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, is 22nd with 27 successful dribbles, while Chukwueze, representing AC Milan, is 40th with 20 compl...
'A nice gesture' - Former Chelsea star reacts to Lookman, Atalanta boss burying the hatchet
Published: March 16, 2025
Former Chelsea star Davide Zappacosta is delighted that Ademola Lookman and Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini have settled their differences. Gasperini and Lookman had been at loggerheads over a missed penalty during the second half of Atalanta's 3-1 loss to Club Brugge in a Champions League playoff tie at the Gew...
Italy squads announcement: Burnley and Blackburn players among seven Nigerians called up
Published: March 15, 2025
Ahead of international matches this month, the Italian Football Federation has announced the squads for the national teams, with seven Nigeria-eligible players making the cut.At U21 level, quad-national Burnley forward Luca Koleosho, who is also eligible for United States and Canada, is among twenty-six players called ...
'Not at his best' - Lazio coach gives honest verdict on Dele-Bashiru after injury comeback
Published: March 14, 2025
Lazio coach Marco Baroni provided an honest assessment of Dele-Bashiru following his return from injury in the team’s 1-1 draw against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.The match saw Lazio secure a spot in the quarter-finals for the first time in seven years, but it was the performance of Dele-Bashiru that caught t...
Lazio midfielder Dele-Bashiru makes his comeback from injury after Super Eagles snub
Published: March 13, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made his long-awaited return from injury as Lazio played out a 1-1 draw against Viktoria Plzen at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday night in the UEFA Europa League.The 24-year-old, who had been sidelined since Lazio's goalless draw against Venezia in February due to an ankle in...
'He and I have clashes then make up' - Atalanta coach says Lookman will wear captain's armband
Published: March 10, 2025
Speaking after his side's 4-0 rout of Juventus in a Serie A clash at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini reflected on his relationship with Ademola Lookman and confirmed that the Nigeria international will wear the captain's armband before the end of the season.Atalanta's Champion...
Lazio coach reveals potential Dele-Bashiru return date after inclusion in provisional Nigeria squad
Published: March 06, 2025
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's return from injury is on the horizon, with Lazio coach Marco Baroni confirming at Wednesday's pre-match press conference that the Nigeria international could make his comeback before the international break.The Manchester City academy product has not figured for the Biancocelesti in their last two...
Atalanta dazzler Ademola Lookman on the verge of being banned in Italy
Published: March 05, 2025
Atalanta dazzler Ademola Lookman is walking a disciplinary tightrope in Sunday's Serie A clash against Juventus at Allianz Stadium in Turin, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The reigning African Footballer of the Year is among several players on four yellow cards, meaning he is a booking away from a suspension. If Lookm...
Serie A preview: High-flying Juventus face tough test from Atalanta
Published: March 04, 2025
Juventus hosts Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium in a very interesting clash from the 28th round of the Serie A. Stay with us and these free soccer tips today. Let’s get to work!Juventus are the team in the best shape in the league at the moment. The Bianconeri won all of their last five matches in the Serie A. Thanks ...
Insider provides update on Lazio's Dele-Bashiru that would be sweet music to Eric Chelle's ears
Published: March 03, 2025
Lazio insider Giulio Cardone has shared an injury update on Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's that would be sweet music to the ears of Eric Chelle ahead of his first squad announcement as Super Eagles coach. Dele-Bashiru, who joined Lazio last summer, sustained an ankle injury during a goalless draw against Ve...
'Very committed' - Valencia coach lauds two-goal hero Sadiq after historic game at El Sadar
Published: March 03, 2025
Although he was unsatisfied with the result, Valencia coach Carlos Corberán praised Umar Sadiq after his brace in a historic game against CA Osasuna in a La Liga encounter at El Sadar on Sunday night.According to football statisticians Opta, this is the first game at El Sadar with five goals at half-time in La Liga in...
'Went against our policy' - Atalanta co-president breaks silence on Gasperini and Lookman feud
Published: February 26, 2025
Atalanta co-president Stephen Gerard Pagliuca has addressed the controversy surrounding head coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s recent comments about Ademola Lookman, calling the incident a mistake that went against the club’s values.The dispute arose after Atalanta’s 3-1 home defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions Lea...
Lookman silent on Live TV: Atalanta's two-goal hero refuses to answer question about Gasperini
Published: February 24, 2025
Ademola Lookman played a starring role in Atalanta’s emphatic 5-0 win over Empoli, scoring twice in a commanding display. However, the Nigerian forward made headlines after the match by refusing to answer a question about his recent disagreement with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.The tension between Lookman and Ga...