'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...
Former Arsenal GK considers Lookman best forward of the season despite Globe Soccer Awards snub
Published: December 27, 2024
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano considers Ademola Lookman the best forward of the 2023-2024 season, despite the Atalanta star being snubbed in two categories at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards.Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior won the award for the best player of 2024 at the Globe Soccer Awards Gala held at th...
'Why not buy him?' - Mosconi names one player AC Milan should sign to replace Chukwueze
Published: December 26, 2024
Italian journalist Matteo Mosconi has suggested that AC Milan should consider signing Domenico Berardi as a replacement for Samuel Chukwueze, whose performance at the club has yet to meet expectations.Chukwueze, who joined AC Milan in the summer of 2023 after an impressive season with Villarreal, has struggled to adapt...
'A truly extraordinary player' - Atalanta coach reveals African POTY Lookman is among the best in Europe
Published: December 25, 2024
Atalanta's manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, has lavished praise on Ademola Lookman following his recent performance and triumph as the African Player of the Year in Marrakech, Morocco. The Nigerian forward's remarkable form for both club and country earned him the prestigious award, seeing off strong competition from Ac...
Lazio coach gets advice from ex-Italy midfielder on how to utilize Dele-Bashiru against Atalanta
Published: December 24, 2024
Former Italy midfielder Roberto Rambaudi has provided insight into how Lazio coach Marco Baroni could utilize Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in their upcoming Serie A clash against Atalanta.Dele-Bashiru, who joined Lazio from Hatayspor in the summer, has faced challenges in adapting to Serie A.Despite his limi...
'We can certainly improve' - Lookman urges teammates to raise their game ahead of Lazio v Atalanta
Published: December 23, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has called on his Atalanta teammates to raise their game ahead of their crucial Serie A encounter against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.  Lookman’s plea follows Atalanta’s unconvincing 3-2 victory over Empoli at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday evening.The Nigerian striker played a ...
African POTY Lookman finds the net as Atalanta set new club record for calendar-year goals since 1930
Published: December 22, 2024
Ademola Lookman marked his return to action in Italy with another crucial goal for Atalanta, just days after winning the prestigious African Player of the Year award in Marrakesh, Morocco.The Nigerian forward, who missed the 6-1 Copa Italia victory over Cesena earlier in the week, was back on the pitch in Atalanta's Se...
'Missed a penalty attempting a Panenka' - Lookman's agent Hakimi shares incredible story of African POTY
Published: December 21, 2024
Ademola Lookman's Moroccan agent, Nabile Hakimi, has shared the incredible story of the newly crowned African Footballer of the Year, revealing that the career of the Atalanta forward was at its lowest ebb four years ago.The Nigeria international saw off competition from Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/PSG), Simon Adingra (Ivor...
Nigeria, Ghana or Italy? Former Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins weighs in on son's international future
Published: December 20, 2024
Former Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins has opened up about his son's international future, saying he prefers the Monza forward to play for Nigeria instead of Italy's La Nazionale or Ghana's Black Stars. Born in Milan nineteen years ago, Kevin Martins is eligible to represent the Super Eagles and Black Stars through ...
Lookman reaches career-high market value after winning African POTY, now rated at N90b
Published: December 19, 2024
Two days after being crowned African Footballer of the Year, Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman reached a career-high market value.Football statistics and transfer market website, Transfermarkt has updated the market values of players in the Serie A, with the Super Eagles star valued at fifty five million euros (approxim...
'I'm a box-to-box midfielder' - Dele-Bashiru reveals he's comfortable in defensive and attacking duties
Published: December 13, 2024
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was arguably the best player on the pitch as Lazio defeated Ajax Amsterdam 3-1 on matchday six in the Europa League league phase on Thursday night.The Nigeria international scored a crucial second goal for the Biancocelesti in the 52nd minute, three minutes after Bertrand Traoré brought the game ba...
'The football there is amazing' - Lookman not ruling out La Liga move amid Real Madrid rumours
Published: December 12, 2024
Ademola Lookman has refused to rule out a move to La Liga amid rumours linking the Atalanta forward with a transfer to European champions Real Madrid. It has been claimed that Real Madrid are looking to bolster their attack next season, and those upstairs at Los Blancos are considering the possibility of signing the N...
16yo Nigerian central defender set to join Anjorin, Ebuehi, Ekong at Empoli
Published: December 11, 2024
Sweden underage international of Nigerian descent, Kennedy Okpaleke has made a decision on his future. According to Italian transfer market portal, Tuttomercatoweb, Empoli will add a new defender to their youth team in the coming hours. The 16-year-old Okpaleke has already completed a medical examination ahead of his...