Category: World News
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Lookman’s fine strike insufficient in Napoli’s defeat
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Reigning African footballer of the year and Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman was on the score sheet in Atalanta BC’S defeat against Napoli in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman scored the second goal to bring the game to equilibrium, but a late goal by the visitors handed Atalanta a 2-3 loss at Bergamo. Mateo Retegui…
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Premier League clubs track Lazio’s Dele-Bashiru
Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has reportedly caught the attention of Premier League clubs, following his impressive performances for the Italian side, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 23-year-old Nigerian, who joined Lazio on loan from Hatayspor last summer, has been in fine form, scoring two goals and providing two assists in four UEFA Europa League appearances. Dele-Bashiru, who…
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Serie A: Lookman lands Atalanta’s December Goal Award
Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman has been crowned Atalanta’s Goal of the Month for December, following a stunning strike against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman’s brilliant effort on 10 December, which saw him turn Lucas Vazquez inside the box before firing past Thibaut Courtois, earned him 46% of the votes. Belgium’s…
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Maduka Okoye faces possible four-year ban over betting allegations
Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye is under investigation for allegedly betting on his yellow card in a Serie A match against Lazio on 11 March 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Udine Prosecutor’s Office is probing the 25-year-old Nigeria international over suspicious betting patterns during the match. Okoye, who received a yellow card…
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Peseiro Blbacks Dele-Bashiru to thrive at Lazio
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro believes Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will become a key player for Serie A club Lazio, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dele-Bashiru joined Lazio from Hatayaspor in the summer, but has yet to fully settle. However, Peseiro is confident the midfielder will adapt to Italian football. “His qualities had struck us a lot when…
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Elijah Adebayo gives Luton Town maximum points
Elijah Adebayo turned hero for Luton Town in their win over Stock City in the English Champions on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He scored a stoppage time goal to help the Hatters to a comeback 2-1 win at the Kenilworth Stadium. Tom Cannon opened the score for the visitors after 6 minutes of play, but Carlton…
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Late Lookman strike sends Atalanta top of Serie A
Atalanta have taken the top spot in Serie A after a thrilling 2-1 victory over AC Milan at the Gewiss Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ademola Lookman’s late winner sealed the deal for Atalanta, sending them two points clear of Napoli at the league summit. The match began with Charles De Ketelaere opening the scoring for Atalanta…
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Europe: Gasperini hails Lookman’s impact on Atalanta’s success
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has praised Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman for his significant contribution to the club’s impressive form, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. La Dea won the UEFA Europa League last season, their first major title in over 50 years, and Lookman played a crucial role in that success, scoring a historic hat-trick in the final…
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Tella targets Super Eagles return after year-long absence
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has set his sights on a return to the Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, after a year-long absence, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 25-year-old made his debut for Nigeria in November 2023, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, but has not been called up since. Tella, who previously…
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Atalanta Desperate to Keep Lookman Amid European Interest
Italia Serie A outfit, Atalanta are working to tie down Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman to a new contract, amid interest from top European clubs. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, who has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and Real Madrid, is reportedly valued at €60-70 million by Atalanta. The 26-year-old’s current deal expires in 2026, and…
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Serie A: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scores first league goal
Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was in good form to help his side Lazio beat Bologna in their Seria A fixture on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Fisayo came off the bench to wrap up the scoring for Lazio with his first Italian Serie A goal of the season in their home league win over 10-man…
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Lookman fires Atalanta to Serie A summit
Atalanta made it seventh consecutive victory in the Serie A following their 3-1 win over Parma away from home, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The in-form forward, who is set to be crowned CAF Player of the Year, initially had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half following a VAR review. However, Lookman would register…
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Juventus eye Osimhen as potential replacement for Vlahovic
Italian giants Juventus are reportedly monitoring the situation of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, with a view to signing him next summer, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports; Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in impressive form, scoring eight goals and providing four assists in nine games. The 25-year-old’s performances have fueled speculation that Galatasaray may…
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Napoli Director: Osimhen not on Lukaku’s level
Napoli director Giovanni Manna has drawn comparisons between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku, suggesting the Belgian striker’s impressive career record sets him apart, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lukaku, who replaced Osimhen at Napoli in the summer, has scored four goals and provided four assists in 10 Serie A appearances this season. “Romelu Lukaku is a player who…
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Serie A: Lookman stars as Atalanta thrash Verona
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman produced a stunning performance as Atalanta demolished Verona 6-1 in Saturday’s Italian Serie A clash, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles winger, freshly nominated for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, underscored his contender status with two goals and two assists. Lookman set the tone with an assist for Marten…
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Chukwueze’s lone strike seals AC Milan win
Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze scored the decisive goal as AC Milan secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Udinese at the San Siro on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Villarreal forward struck in the 13th minute, ending his nine-game drought across all competitions this season. Chukwueze’s last Serie A goal came against Hellas Verona in March.…
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Chukwueze wins Man of the Match honor as Milan edge Udinese
Samuel Chukwueze earned the Man of the Match honor after his decisive goal secured AC Milan’s 1-0 win over Udinese at the San Siro on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian international struck in the 13th minute, registering his first goal of the season for Paulo Fonseca’s side. Chukwueze ended his International break earlier due to…
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Gasperini backs Lookman for Ballon d’Or over others
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed he would cast his Ballon d’Or vote for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, the sole African nominee, etched his name in history with a stunning hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final. Gasperini praised Lookman’s pivotal role in Atalanta’s triumph. “My personal Ballon d’Or…
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Roma target Aina as January transfer solution for full-back conundrum
Italian giants AS Roma are reportedly preparing a January bid for Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina, valued between €12m and €15m, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite the change in manager, Roma have struggled in their first seven league games and Ivan Juric Roma seeks to bolster their full-back options, and Aina’s familiarity with Serie A, courtesy of…
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Ademola Lookman’s goal not enough as Atalanta
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman could not save Atalanta BC from losing to Como in the Italian Serie A despite scoring, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman scored the second goal, but it was too late as Atalanta lost 2-3 at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday. Davide Zappacosta had given the hosts the lead in the 18th…