Tag: Grant Kekana
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AFCON 2023: Kekana pledges Bafana Bafana’s determination ahead of crucial AFCON semi-final clash
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South Africa’s defensive stalwart, Grant Kekana, has asserted the unwavering commitment of Bafana Bafana as they gear up for a decisive 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final showdown against Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Mamelodi Sundowns defender shared his thoughts in anticipation of Wednesday’s highly anticipated clash at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké. Following…
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AFCON 2023: ‘We miss Iheanacho, Aribo’, Peseiro reveals reason behind Super Eagles drop in goal numbers
While Nigeria had the best defense during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, their manager, José Peseiro has urged his team to be more clinical up front. With a 1-0 victory over Angola, the Super Eagles achieved their fourth consecutive clean sheet in the competition, sending them into the semifinals. With…
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Mazzarri salutes Osimhen for his performance after long lay-off
Newly appointed Napoli manager, Walter Mazzari has hailed Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen following his contribution toward the Azzuri’s 2-1 win away from home, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Mazzarri had a victorious start to his return away to Atalanta at the Gewish Stadium in Bergamo, a win that needed the support of Osimhen who is also just returning…
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Serie A: Lookman ends goalless runs outshines Dessers in Cremonese
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman put a halt to his goalless streak when he scored the third goal in his side’s 3-1 win over Cremonese, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international has been out of form of late and has been without a goal in the his last eight games for La Dea. Lookman came in for Luis…
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Serie A: Lookman fires blank yet again
Ademola Lookman looks to be slowing down in the race for the top scorer in the Italian Serie A this season as his Atalanta fell to a 2-1 home defeat to Lecce, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Lookman who earlier in the year had challenged Victor Osimhen for the top scorer prize in the league during an interview…
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Sassuolo defeat Atalanta, hold Lookman at bay
The code seems to have been figured out and the magic look to be ineffective as Atalanta again was defeated this time in the league by Sassuolo 1-0. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. La Dea went out of the Coppa Italia to Inter midweek, but were also on a run of 11 points from five rounds, scoring 17…
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Lookman beats Osimhen to the POTM for January
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been awarded the Associazione Italiana Calciatori (AIC) player of the month for the January, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international was unplayable in the month in view, with five goals and two assists in the Blue and Black in the last three league games. Lookman has a stiff competition for the…
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Coppa Italia Cup: Lookman caged in Atalanta’s defeat to Inter
Ademola Lookman and teammates failed to help Atalanta get past Inter Milan as they crash out of the Coppa Italia Cup on Tuesday night, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The high-flying forward started the game on the bench but was introduced in the 54th minutes. His introduction could not help as they conceded a goal 3 minutes after.…
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Coppa Italia Cup: Lookman set to inspire Atalanta past Inter Milan
In-form Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman will hope he can lead his side into the semifinal of the Coppa Italia Cup tonight at the San Siro, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Atalanta and Inter Milan will clash in the one of the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia Cup tonight and the Nigerian is expected to lead his side to…
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Atalanta coach, Gasperini, reveals how he gets Lookman to play for him
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed how he gets to know about his red hot striker Ademola Lookman in the post match of their 3-3 draw against Juventus. The 25-year-old joined La Dea for €9m in August and has proved to be worth every penny, having scored 13 goals in 19 appearances, including two…
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Coppa Italia: Unstoppable Lookman scores twice in two minutes
It was a show of confidence from Atalanta on Thursday afternoon as the Bergamo side progressed to the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia, defeating Spezia 5-2. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman replicated his goals contribution against Salernitana in the laeague over the weekend with another brace against Spezia four days later. The Nigeria international gave his…
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Spezia managed to stop Lookman in late Atalanta draw but Okoli played no part
Atalanta almost started the year on a losing note, not until Mario Pasalic proved to a Spezia nightmare by completing a comeback from 2-0 down. Goals from Emanuel Gyasi and M’Bala Nzola put the host ahead before halftime as the visitors struggled to find their rhythm. Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman almost had his name of…
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AC Milan Find Lookman as potential replacement for Leao
Serie A champions AC Milan have identified Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as a potential target in the summer should Rafael Leao leaves. The Portuguese in recent weeks had been linked with English sides including Manchester City and Chelsea after he contributed 21 goals (11 goals, 10 assists) as AC Milan romped to the league title…
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Super Eagles Coach reserves praise for Lookman
Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has noticed the improvement in the football of Super Eagles attacker, Ademola Lookman, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. He spoke highly of the Atalanta player who made been a source of joy to watch this season. Lookman has scored six times in the Italian League help his side who are second on…
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Ademola Lookman wins Atalanta player of the month
Italian Serie A side, Atalanta BC have announced Ademola Lookman as the player of the month of October, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Super Eagles forward had a great run in the month of October scoring 4 times in five appearances for La Dea in the league. Announcing Lookman as the winner of October’s award, Atalanta…
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Serie A: Gasperini heaps praises on Lookman
Despite falling 2-1 to Victor Osimhen’s Napoli in what was top of the table clash on Saturday, Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini showered plaudits on Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, stating he is impressed with the summer signing, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Lookman scored his sixth goal in the Serie A after breaking the deadlock for Atalanta…
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Lookman, Osimhen score in Napoli’s win over Atalanta
A game of full of intensity and action it was when second place Atalanta played first place Napoli in matchday 13 of the 2022/23 Italian Serie A League on Saturday, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. With two Nigerians, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen leading the attack at both ends it became a matter of who scores first and…
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Ademola Lookman on target for Atalanta BC on Tuesday
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was on target for Atalanta BC in their 3-1 friendly game win over Franciacota, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Super Eagles winger scored the 2nd goal of the game for Atalanta. Muriel scored Atalanta’s other goals. Ademola Lookman joined Atalanta during the summer after Leicester City failed to permanently sign him…