Tag: Ademola Lookmam
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Start XI: Eguavoen unleashes Osimhen, Lookman and Iwobi as Osho gets his debut
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has named his starting XI for tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Eguavoen has opted for a 3-4-3 formation, with Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali between the sticks despite getting to camp a day before. Captain William Troost-Ekong will marshal the defence…
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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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Lookman: Atalanta ready for Super Cup showdown with Real Madrid
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has expressed his team’s eagerness to face Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup clash in Warsaw on Wednesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, who scored a hat-trick in Atalanta’s Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen in May, is relishing the opportunity to test himself against Carlo Ancelotti’s men. “These are…
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Lookman wins UEFA Europa League Goal of the Season
Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman has secured the UEFA Europa League Goal of the Season Award, triumphing over his international teammate Victor Boniface, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman’s second goal in the 3-0 final victory against Bayer Leverkusen was chosen as the best of the season. The winger nutmeg Granit Xhaka before bending a fantastic shot into the bottom…
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“The only sad part of us” Brendan Rodgers reflects on missing out on Lookman
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed regret over not securing the permanent transfer of Ademola Lookman during his tenure at Leicester City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman dazzled fans with a stunning hat-trick in the Europa League final at the Aviva Stadium. Rodgers, who worked with the winger during the 2021/22 season at Leicester, saw Lookman score…
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Coppa Italia: Lookman seeks first major silverware
Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman aims to secure his first major club trophy when Atalanta faces Juventus in the Coppa Italia final at the Stadio Olimpico today. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This match marks Lookman’s debut in a club-level final. The Nigerian international has featured twice in the competition this season, contributing one goal and one assist.…
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Lookman claims UEFA Europa League Player of the Week honor
Nigeria international, Ademola Lookman secures the prestigious UEFA Europa League Player of the Week accolade following his standout performance in Atalanta’s commanding 3-0 triumph over Olympic Marseille on Thursday night. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This marks Lookman’s first win of the award this season, as the 29-year-old contributed one goal and one assist in the captivating encounter…
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Lookman’s late introduction produces no magic as Atalanta-Juventus ends in stalemate
Super Eagles midfielder, Ademola Lookman played barely half an hour of football as Juventus and Atalanta share in spoils in what turned out to be a cracker in the Serie A on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Although the visitors took the lead through Teun Koopmeiners in the 35th minutes, Juventus waited until second half to respond…
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Serie A: Over joyous Osimhen broke his mask while celebrating goal
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen explained what happened when he scored the equalizer against Udinese on Thursday night, delivering the Serie A tittle to the Azzurri for the first time since 1990, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Napoli in the game played out a 1-1 draw with the result being enough to secure the Serie A title. Napoli top goal…
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Napoli vs Milan: Osimhen struggled in the game – Spalletti
Aftermath of Napoli’s loss to Milan in the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, coach Luciano Spalletti was critical of some of the referee’s key decisions while also stylishly blaming some of his player’s struggle Osimhen included for his team’s ouster, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Napoli lost out to their Italian counterpart 2-1 on…
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UCL: Spalletti counts on Osimhen to make the difference
With their possibility of having AC Milan in the semi-final if the UEFA Champions League looking more realistic daily, Napoli tactician, Luciano Spalletti is hoping the return of Victor Osimhen can turn things around, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen returned to actin lady weekend after missing three games on two weeks due to muscular injury. And in those…
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Update: Osimhen on a path to recovery but out of Lecce’s clash
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen yesterday underwent series of checks and treatment at the club’s training centre in Castel Volturno, following the problem with his left adductor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international last week returned to the club injured after his time with the Super Eagles. Osimhen himself claimed the injury is nothing serious but should be out…
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“He is an excellent striker.” Spalletti talks Osimhen with smile
Napoli tactician, Luciano Spalletti only has good words for Nigeria international Victor Osimhen after his man is the match performance in the second leg of the Round of 16 tie against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen scored twice in the 3-0 win at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium taking his tally…
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Osimhen confirms Spalletti’s speech in training
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen earlier today trained again as the Serie A league leaders prepare for the first leg of the Round of 16 tie against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The inform striker was suspected to have sustained an injury over the weekend in the game against Sassuolo. Although the…
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“It doesn’t look like anything special” Spalletti on Osimhen injury concern
Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti claimed Osimhen injury concern is nothing serious after the player was seen looking a little concerned when he was brought off in the final stages of the match of the game against Sassuolo on Friday. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker on the night netted his 18th league goal of the…
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“Osimhen is such a great striker” Spalletti praises
KNapoli coach Luciano Spalletti was wowed by the potential of top nine Victor Osimhen, calling the 24 year-old “a great striker.” Napoli thrashed league rivals Juventus 5-1 at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium on Friday night and the Nigeria international provide an assist and then got a brace for himself. His two goals in the…
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Osimhen: “I have to motivate my teammates, just as they motivate me”
Super Eagles Victor Osimhen has revealed that the leadership role in the Napoli squad should not be left to the captain while he look forward to the big clash against Napoli. The Nigeria international scored his 10th Serie A goal of the season in tonight’s 2-0 win away to Sampdoria, which got them back on…
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Oscar Damiani Attributes Osimhen’s Improvements To Napoli Coach, Spalletti
Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has been praised for the growth of Nigeria younger Victor Osimhen. Osimhen’s six month in Italy under former coach Gennaro Gattuso was unimpressive for a club record signing. Things however took a new turn under Spalletti contributing 14 goals and five assists last season despite missing a good chunk through injury.…
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“Raspadori is more Functional than Osimhen to Spalletti’s Plans”- Former Italian Striker
Former Italian striker, Claudio Bellucci believes countryman Giacomo Raspadori is a more functional option to lead the line for Napoli than Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen. Belluci, in his latest interview, highlights Raspadori’s movement amd team work as the edge he has over the Nigerian forward. Osimhen and Raspadori have only played 84 minutes together so…
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UCL: Victor Osimhen left out of Traveling Squad to face Bassey’s Ajax
Nigeria International, Victor Osimhen, is currently being treated like an egg by Napoli boss, Luciano Spalletti, as he has been left out of the traveling squad to Amsterdam. Osimhen suffered a muscle injury in Napoli’s 4-1 win in the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday, 7th September and has been out of action ever since.…