Tag: Ballon d’Or
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Gusau hails Lookman, encourages him for a better Ballon d’Or outing next year
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has commended Super Eagles’ forward Ademola Lookman for finishing in 14th place in this year’s Ballon d’Or race, saying he believes the petite forward has what it takes to finish much higher in the race next year. Lookman finished 14th in this year’s contest which gala was…
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Ademola Lookman finishes 14th in the Ballon d’or rankings
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman was ranked as the 14th best player in the French organized award on Monday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman who was in brilliant form since last season had 27 goal contributions for Atalanta last season, scoring a hattrick to lead Atalanta to their first Europa League trophy. Lookman was…
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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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Exciting: Lookman shares emotional moment with Bassey after Ballon d’Or nomination
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has revealed that Calvin Bassey was the first teammate he shared the news with after learning of his nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In an interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, Lookman recalled the moment he found out about his nomination, saying: “I was on the…
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2024 Women Ballon d’Or: Oshoala misses nomination
Nigeria Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala was not shortlisted in the thirty women list for the 2024 Ballon d’Or 30 women’s nomination, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The current Female African Footballer of the Year will not be contesting for the award after consecutive nominations in 2022 and 2023 after she ranked 20th in 2023. Meanwhile, the African…
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2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or: Ademola Lookman becomes 8th Nigerian nominee
Nigeria Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or Awards, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Atalanta BC player was shortlisted amongst thirty players who have performed well in the year under consideration. Lookman’s performance in the 2023/2024 season for club and country has caught the globe’s attention, especially after becoming the…
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Sunday Adetunji scores twice for KF Sckupi in win over FK Bregalnica
Nigeria’s Sunday Adetunji was the hero for KF Sckupi in their win over FK Bregalnica in the North Macedonia league on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Rivers United striker scored two goals to help his team to a three goals to nothing result at the Cair Stadium. His first goal came through a header from…