Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman will carry Africa’s hopes as the continent’s sole representative at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday (today). The 27-year-old heads into the glamorous event in red-hot form after a spectacular performance in Atalanta’s 6-1 victory on Saturday, where he scored twice and provided two assists before being substituted in the 56th …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been nominated for the prestigious National Team of the Year award at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards. Their consistent form, highlighted by a crucial victory over Libya, has placed them among Africa’s elite national teams. In the post by CAF on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter), in-form striker Victor Boniface and …

Former Nigeria skipper Mikel Obi has commended Ademola Lookman for choosing Nigeria over England for his senior international football. While praising the Atalanta forward on ESPN for making the decision early in his career, the Chelsea legend once again took a swipe at some players born outside Nigeria for delaying the decision until they have been completely overlooked by their …

European football body (UEFA) has released the men and women list for the 2024 Ballon d’Or nominees. The list was revealed in a tweet on Ballon d’Or’s on their Official X page on Wednesday. Below is the full list of the 2024 Ballon d’Or nominees Men’s nominees Jude Bellingham (England and Real Madrid) Ruben Dias (Portugal and Manchester City) Phil …

Ademola Lookman admits Atalanta are ‘excited’ to play Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup and want to prove they ‘deserve to be here’ after winning the Europa League. The clash kicks off at the National Stadium in Warsaw tonight at 8:00 pm Nigerian time. La Dea earned their place in this showdown thanks to the 3-0 Europa League Final …

Atalanta have set a €70 million price tag on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. The Bergamo-based club are willing to let the forward depart this summer, but only if their financial demands are met. The asking price is similar to the fee they received from Manchester United for Rasmus Hojlund in 2024. Lookman, who joined Atalanta from RB Leipzig for €10 …

Saudi club Al-Ittihad have made a generous offer to Atalanta for forward Ademola Lookman, proposing an annual salary of nearly €11 million for the player. According to transfer expert, Rudy Galetti, the Saudi club have also offered Atalanta €30 million for the transfer, with negotiations between the clubs ongoing. Lookman recently secured his team’s first European trophy in the UEFA …

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in a summer swoop for Atalanta BC winger Ademola Lookman. The 26-year-old enjoyed an excellent season in the Italian Serie A, finding the net on 11 occasions and providing seven assists for his teammates across 31 league appearances. Despite his sterling domestic performances, it was Lookman’s displays on the continental, the UEFA Europa …

Liverpool are preparing to bid £50.7 million for Atalanta star Ademola Lookman as they aim to strengthen their attack this summer. The 26-year-old has revived his career at Atalanta under the guidance of Gian Piero Gasperini, following a period of inconsistency at Everton, Fulham, RB Leipzig, and Leicester City. The Nigeria international enjoyed a stellar campaign last season, scoring 17 …

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a UEFA Europa League final as Atalanta stunned Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, dramatically halting the Bundesliga champions’ 51-match unbeaten run in all competitions. It’s Atalanta’s first-ever UEFA Europa League title — their first major title win since 1963 – thus inflicting a first defeat of the season on …