•Ademola Lookman (L) scored in Atalanta’s 2-1 win against Roma Atalanta qualified for the Champions League yesterday by beating Roma 2-1 and mathematically securing a place in Serie A’s top four. Ibrahim Sulemana’s strike in the 76th minute moved Atalanta, in third, seven points ahead of fifth-placed Lazio with two matches remaining in the sea...
•Super Eagles Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will today lead Nigeria’s attack against Rwanda as Eric Chelle named his starting eleven in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. This is Chelle’s first official outing and starting XI since he took charge of the team in January, reports Vanguard. Currently 5th in Group C with three points, […]...
•Ademola Lookman Newcastle United are eyeing a summer move for Nigerian international Ademola Lookman as they seek to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season, according to Football Insider. The 27-year-old Atalanta forward has been in fine form in Italy and could be set for a return to the Premier League. Lookman has built [&helli...
•Lookman The reigning African Footballer of the Year and Atalanta FC of Italy forward, Ademola Lookman, will now look to dethrone the incumbent holder, Victor Osimhen, for the highest honour of Nigeria Pitch Awards. The organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards yesterday at the Bon Hotels, Sobo Arobiodu, Ikeja, Lagos unveiled the nominees for the...
•Ademola Lookman Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman has hit back at manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, saying that his comments after the club’s Champions League exit on Tuesday were “deeply disrespectful.” The Nigerian was a half-time substitute in Atalanta’s Champions League play-off second leg with Club Brugge following his return from injury, reports ...
•Lookman Ademola Lookman and Sead Kolasinac have returned to Atalanta training just in time for their decisive UEFA Champions League second-leg playoff against Club Brugge. Their availability provides a much-needed boost for La Dea as they aim to overturn a first-leg deficit. According to Eco di Bergamo correspondent Giulia Mazzoleni, both pla...
The New African magazine has unveiled a list of 100 individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society in 2024. This year’s edition takes an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the individuals who are both on the continent and abroad, explained Anver Versi, editor of the [&hel...
•Ademola Lookman Newly crowned African Footballer of The Year Ademola Lookman marked his return to Atalanta’s starting lineup with a crucial goal in their 3-2 victory over Empoli on Sunday, helping extend La Dea’s lead at the Serie A summit to two points. The Nigeria international, who paraded his CAF award before kick-off at the […]...
•Zambia’s Barbra Banda and Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman with their awards Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, Zambia striker Barbra Banda and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were the big winners at a star-studded 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday as Africa’s best performers for the year were honoured. The glittering cerem...
•Ademola Lookman The highly anticipated 2024 CAF Awards to be staged in Marrakech, Morocco, will take place today as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to honour the best of African footballers, coaches, national teams and others. However, all eyes will be on Super Eagles and Atalanta of Italy forward, Ademola Lookman, who [&...

