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...
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...