Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye at risk: Five reasons he could face a lengthy ban
Published: January 17, 2025
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is at the center of a scandal that could lead to a ban of up to four years from football, according to Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport.The 25-year-old, currently playing for Udinese in Serie A, is under investigation for allegedly betting on his own yellow card during a...
Lookman's brilliant finish against Real Madrid wins Atalanta Goal of the Month for December 2024
Published: January 17, 2025
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has clinched Atalanta’s Goal of the Month award for December 2024, as voted by the club's fans across social media platforms. His brilliant strike during the UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid on December 10 stood out among four finalists, earning 46% of the votes.Lo...
Atalanta boss shares one thing that impressed him about dirtiest player Lookman against Udinese
Published: January 11, 2025
Statistically speaking, Ademola Lookman was the dirtiest player during Atalanta's goalless draw with Udinese in a Serie A meeting on Saturday afternoon.Despite lasting 62 minutes on the pitch, the African Footballer of the Year committed three fouls, more than any other player on parade at the Bluenergy Stadium, and al...
Former Atalanta ace reveals the Nigerian midfielder he wants Lazio to sign
Published: January 10, 2025
Former Atalanta midfielder, Roberto Rambaudi, has urged Lazio to strengthen their midfield options with the addition of a Nigerian-eligible defensive midfielder during the winter transfer window.Speaking in an interview on Radiosei, the 58-year-old former Italian footballer suggested that the Serie A club target Fausti...
Fabrizio Romano confirms PSG made ambitious bid of N334b to sign Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia last summer
Published: January 10, 2025
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed details of Paris Saint-Germain's ambitious attempt to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli in May 2024.In a recent YouTube video, Romano disclosed that PSG, through Osimhen’s agent, submitted a massive €210 m...
Osimhen v Kvaratskhelia: Football expert names Paris Saint-Germain's primary target in January
Published: January 09, 2025
Italian journalist Rino Cesarano has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain's primary target for the January transfer window is Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, rather than Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.  Cesarano disclosed in an interview with Radio CRC, as reported by AreaNapoli.it, that PSG had initially committ...
'The defeat was not his fault' - Baroni shares his take on Dele-Bashiru's performance against Roma
Published: January 06, 2025
Lazio manager Marco Baroni has offered his assessment of Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's performance in the 2-0 defeat against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.Baroni shared his views following Dele-Bashiru's halftime substitution, with the team trailing by two goals.AS Roma took an early lead through Lorenzo P...
'Some say Osimhen is ahead of him' - Ex-Real Madrid star claims Lautaro Martinez is better than Napoli loanee
Published: January 04, 2025
Former Real Madrid forward Antonio Cassano considers Lautaro Martínez, a 2022 World Cup winner and two-time South American champion, to be a better player than Victor Osimhen.While Lautaro Martínez has won two Serie A titles with Inter Milan, Osimhen played a key role as Napoli won their first Scudetto in thirty-thr...
Atalanta coach defends decision not to start Lookman as African POTY reaches milestone in loss to Inter
Published: January 03, 2025
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has defended his decision not to include African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman in the starting lineup for the Supercup 2024-2025 semifinal against Inter Milan at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday night.In a surprising move, Gasperini chose Lazar Sa...
Derby della Capitale: Ex-Lazio midfielder gives three reasons Dele-Bashiru should start against Roma
Published: January 02, 2025
Former Lazio midfielder Roberto Rambaudi has  has highlighted three convincing reasons to include Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in Lazio's starting XI for the Derby della Capitale clash against Roma this Sunday.Dele-Bashiru, who made the move to Lazio after a standout spell with Turkish club Hatayspor, i...
Son of ex-Lazio coach highlights three qualities Dele-Bashiru brings to Eagles midfield
Published: December 30, 2024
Massimo Maestrelli, son of legendary Lazio coach Tommaso Maestrelli, has praised the performance of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru at Lazio, outlining three key attributes the Nigerian midfielder brings to the Serie A club’s midfield.Dele-Bashiru, who joined The Eagles from Turkish club Hatayspor in the summer, has slowly found...
Sell or keep Lookman? Atalanta chief makes January transfer window decision on African POTY
Published: December 29, 2024
Atalanta Sporting Director Tony D'Amico has revealed that the club will aim to retain their top players during the January transfer window.Newly crowned African Men's Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, and Brazilian midfielder Ederson are among the club's players being linked with moves.Lookman has drawn interest fro...
'Thanks to a great Lookman assist' - Atalanta boss hails Africa's best as winning streak ends at 11 games
Published: December 29, 2024
Atalanta managed to secure a point at the Olimpico di Roma on Saturday night, coming from behind to force Lazio to a 1-1 draw in the 18th round of matches in the Serie A. The draw marked the end of their eleven-game winning streak in the Italian top flight, but the Nerazzurri could still finish 2024 as the top team in...
Dele-Bashiru's goal helps Lazio set 2024-25 Serie A record but African POTY Lookman spoils the fun
Published: December 28, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has solidified his reputation as a rising star in Serie A with a standout performance in Lazio's recent clash against Atalanta.Dele-Bashiru showcased his talent with a spectacular goal that set the tone for the game against Atalanta.The 23-year-old midfielder found the back o...
From generation to generation: Kevin Martins follows in his father's footsteps with first Serie A assist
Published: December 28, 2024
Kevin Martins, the son of former Inter Milan forward Obafemi Martins, has followed in his father's footsteps by bagging his first assist in the Italian Serie A.The 19-year-old made his contribution in the league during Monza's clash against Parma on Saturday, December 28.Despite the team's disappointing 2-1 defeat, Kev...