Tag: Ademola Lookman
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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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Cameroon’s Boyomo backs Lookman for CAF Awards
Cameroon defender, Flavien Enzo Boyomo has thrown his weight behind Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, who helped his club win the Europa League, is among the five players shortlisted for the prestigious award. The other nominees include Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, and…
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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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Lookman, Ekong nominated for FIFA men’s 11
Super Eagles duo, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for FIFA The Best Men’s 11 award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman was nominated in the “attacker nominee” category while William Troost-Ekong was nominated for the “defender nominees” category. The Nigerians have been in tremendous form in the calendar year leading Nigeria to the finals of…
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UCL wrap: Chukwueze stars in full, Tella starts from bench, Lookman benched
The UEFA Champions League match day 5 came on board on Tuesday and some Nigerian players had a fairly good outing on the night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. AC Milan triumphed over Slovan Bratislava 2-3 away from home and Samuel Chukwueze was in full action in Milan’s third consecutive win. Christian Puliši? put Milan before the hosts…
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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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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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Atalanta will entertain offers between €60-70m to sanction Lookman’s sale – reports
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has been a man in great demand by top European clubs which includes PSG, Arsenal, Manchester United, and reigning UCL champions, Real Madrid, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com His starring role in the Serie A club conquest in the UEFA Europa League has further raised his stock with the club reportedly willing to take…
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Lookman makes 5-man shortlist for African player of the year, Ekong misses out
Nigerian attacker Ademola Lookman leads the list of five candidates for this year’s African Footballer of the Year award, which were revealed by the Confederation of African Football on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. ?????? ?? ??? ???? (???) – ?????????#CAFAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/0MGgFEJ3d8 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) November 18, 2024 Ademola Lookman, Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams…
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Ademola Lookman: “He is slightly hurt and can’t play” – Eguaveon
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman will not take part in the last AFCON qualifying match between Nigeria and Rwanda following a slight injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Atalanta BC star man did not train with the rest of the squad on Friday evening after it was revealed he suffered a knock in the game against Benin…
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Atalanta Set €50m Price Tag For Ademola Lookman Amid PSG and Other Clubs’ Interest
Atalanta has reportedly set a hefty €50 million asking price for their star winger, Ademola Lookman, should the Nigerian international decide to leave next summer, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The 27-year-old had initially pushed for a move to Paris Saint-Germain during the summer transfer window but was later reintegrated into Atalanta’s squad. Since then, Lookman has made…
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Lookman nominated for 2024 Globe Soccer Awards
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has been shortlisted for the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards, alongside football’s biggest stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The nominees were announced on X on Thursday, with Lookman joining the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland. The 27-year-old Nigerian international finished 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or ranking and…
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Rohr: ‘Lookman best African Player, deserves award’
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has hailed Ademola Lookman as the best African footballer currently, tipping him to win the African Player of the Year award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, who finished 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or, is competing alongside Nigeria teammate William Troost-Ekong for the crown. Rohr, who previously coached Nigeria’s Super Eagles,…
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Lookman: I’ve taken my game to new level
Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman believes he has become a better player, citing improved consistency and confidence, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian international played a key role in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League triumph, scoring a hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen. Lookman has been Atalanta’s standout player for two seasons and finished 14th in the 2024…
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Osimhen, Lookman, Ekong arive, take camp to 21 players
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches have received a significant boost with the arrival of key players, including in-form Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen, captain William Troost-Ekong, and Ademola Lookman, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The Super Eagles camp in Ivory Coast welcomed an influx of stars on Tuesday, starting with Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi…
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Atalanta offer Lookman €3.5m-a-year deal to ward off European suitors
Atalanta are reportedly offering Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman a new deal worth €3.5m (£3.1m) per year plus bonuses, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 27-year-old’s current contract expires in 2026, and Atalanta aim to extend his stay amidst interest from top European clubs. Lookman has impressed with 12 goals and five assists in 13 appearances this season, taking…
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UCL: Lookman continues stellar form with a goal in Atalanta’s win
In a standout Champions League performance, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman struck once again for Atalanta, helping secure a vital victory over Stuttgart on Wednesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. This goal marked Lookman’s second in this season’s Champions League, further solidifying his critical role in Atalanta’s ongoing nine-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, comprising seven wins and two…
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2024 CAF Awards: Kanu backs Lookman for Africa’s top football honour
Nigerian football legend Nwankwo Kanu has thrown his weight behind Ademola Lookman to be crowned Africa’s best player at the 2024 CAF Awards, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, 27, is among 10 nominees, including Super Eagles teammate William Troost-Ekong, for the prestigious award, which will be presented on 16 December in Marrakech, Morocco. “Lookman is a very…
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Arsenal join the race for Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman is one of the highly sought-after forwards this season following his blistering performances with Atalanta, the latest club to show interest in him is English Premier League side Arsenal, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Having flourished under tactical genius Gian Piero Gasperini, the Nigerian international is thriving and could soon secure an even bigger move. “Ademola…
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Gasperini lauds Ademola Lookman’s remarkable rise at Atalanta
Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini recently commended Ademola Lookman for his impressive growth since joining the club, noting how the Nigerian winger has evolved into one of Europe’s standout players, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Lookman, who was awarded Atalanta’s Player of the Season in two consecutive years, has risen to international recognition, finishing 14th…