Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, let his ability do the talking for him again on Sunday as he bagged a brace in their 5-0 thrashing of Empoli away at the Stadio Carlo Castellani to move within three points of the 2024/25 Serie A title. The visitors suffered crushing disappointment in midweek as they were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League …

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has said he did not mean to offend Ademola Lookman after his controversial comments on the Nigerian’s penalty-taking ability. Speaking at a news conference on Saturday, Gasperini insisted his post-match criticism following their Champions League exit to Club Brugge was not meant to be offensive. ‘It had an extraordinary impact, everything that came afterwards… mine …

According to Spanish outlet, Fichajes, La Liga giants, Atlético Madrid, are considering a move for Nigeria international, Ademola Lookman, as one of the possible replacements for French star Antoine Griezmann. The reigning African Player of The Year has been a subject of transfer speculation following his remarkable form since joining Atalanta for €10 million in 2022. Lookman was heavily linked …

Italian Serie A leaders Atalanta have slapped a €60 million price tag on Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman amid growing interest from several European clubs. The reigning African Footballer of The Year has been a subject of transfer speculation following his impressive performances for La Dea since joining from RB Leipzig for €9.35 million in 2022. According to journalist, Mirko …

Atalanta president Antonio Percassi says the club will do ‘all they can’ to keep Ademola Lookman next summer, but he also warned the Nigeria striker ‘must not stay against his will’. Lookman was linked with a summer move to PSG, but he eventually remained in Bergamo, where his contract expires in June 2026. This season, the forward has continued his …

African Player of The Year Ademola Lookman has named Jay-Jay Okocha and Obafemi Martins as his favourite Nigerian players of all time, while interacting with fans on his newly-opened TikTok account. “Two spring to mind right now, Jay-Jay Okocha and Obafemi Martins. I can name more but I can’t really think of them right now so I will say two …

Italian side Atalanta have rejected Liverpool’s approach for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman ahead of the January transfer window. According to Tuttosport, La Dea are unwilling to part ways with the newly crowned African Footballer of The Year, who has scored 11 goals and provided five assists in 19 appearances across all competitions this season. The 27-year-old, currently valued at …

Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman, has been named the CAF Footballer of the Year, while Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was crowned 2024 Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, winning the award for the second consecutive year. They both were announced winner at an elaborate event in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night. The Atalanta star Lookman won the prize ahead of …

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, congratulated Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman on winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year. He also hailed Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and the Super Falcons for being named the Women’s National Team of the Year. President bola Tinubu conveyed his congratulations …

Ahead of Monday’s (today’s) CAF awards ceremony in Marrakesh, Morocco, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has thrown its weight behind Nigerian stars, Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, who are in the run for CAF Player of The Year awards in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Lookman and Super Falcons goalkeeper Nnadozie lead Nigeria’s contest for honours at this year’s …