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...
Lookman becomes first player to score more than 10 goals in each of last three Serie A seasons
Published: February 23, 2025
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman delivered a stunning performance, scoring a brace as Atalanta cruised to a 5-0 victory over Empoli on Sunday evening, despite recent criticism from manager Gian Piero Gasperini.  According to the statisticians at Opta, the reigning African Footballer is the Year became the first pl...
'Only those who have the courage to shoot can miss' - Samuel Eto'o shows solidarity with Lookman
Published: February 22, 2025
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o has taken to social media to express his opinion regarding the controversy over the penalty missed by Ademola Lookman during the second half of Atalanta's 3-1 loss to Club Brugge in a Champions League playoff tie at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday, February 18.The penalty miss was one of the ...
'Time to move on' - 2013 Afcon winner urges Lookman and Osimhen to leave Serie A clubs
Published: February 21, 2025
Former Nigeria international and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Ogenyi Onazi has urged both Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen to consider leaving their respective Serie A clubs in light of recent controversies. Onazi's comments come after Atalanta's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini publicly criticized Lookm...
'Lookman the only innocent person' - Liverpool icon blames two players, Atalanta coach for penalty miss
Published: February 21, 2025
In the wake of Atalanta's disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League, a heated debate has emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding Ademola Lookman’s missed penalty in their 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge. The incident has not only sparked outrage among fans but has also drawn sharp criticism from Liverpool ...
'The mistake is human' - Juventus and Italy great Del Piero has his say on Gasperini and Lookman public feud
Published: February 20, 2025
In the aftermath of Atalanta's disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League, Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero has weighed in on the public feud between Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and forward Ademola Lookman. Following Lookman’s missed penalty in the crucial match against Club Brugge,...
Lookman v Gian Piero Gasperini: Five reasons it is time to say goodbye to Atalanta
Published: February 20, 2025
Ademola Lookman’s future at Atalanta appears all but certain after a public dispute with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Nigerian forward is set to leave the club this summer, with the plan for his departure already in place since last year.While Atalanta will attempt to address the ...