Tag: Inter Lagos
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Warri Wolves hold Inter Lagos to maintain unbeaten run
Warri Wolves continued their impressive form in the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League, remaining unbeaten after the first stanza of the league, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Seasiders played out a 1-1 draw against The Pride of Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday to remain on course for a return to top-flight football. Smarting from winning…
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Enyimba, Ikorodu City miss state FA Cup titles
Multiple champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba FC and Ikorodu City were defeated by non-NPFL teams in the Abia State FA and Lagos State FA finals respectively on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aba giants, Enyimba FC lost 3-1 on penalties to Ahudiya at the Umuahia Township Stadium while Ikorodu City fell to Inter Lagos…
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Inter Lagos part ways with Head Coach Gabriel Ezema
Nigeria National League (NNL) club, Inter Lagos, has confirmed the departure of head coach Gabriel Ezema, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. In an official statement, the club announced: “Inter Lagos has parted ways with Head Coach Gabriel Ezema. We thank him for his contributions and wish him the best in his future endeavors.” Club Statement: The club has…
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Lagos FA Congratulates Ikorodu City on NPFL ticket, lauds Madiba FC, Inter Lagos valiant efforts
Two years after its establishment, Ikorodu City has gained promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League and it has been jubilation galore in the Lagos football community. In a response to the feat of the Oga Boys, the Lagos State Football Association, has released a congratulatory message as made available to Nigeriasoccernet.com. In the message,…
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President Federation Cup Showdown: Sunshine Stars and Rivers United set for Round 16
Sunshine Stars and Rivers United are poised for a decisive encounter in the President Federation Cup Round of 16, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The two teams a week ago faced each other in the rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League, with Sunshine Stars securing a narrow 1-0 victory in Akure. Meanwhile, North West rivals Katsina United and Kano…
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“I’m so proud of Inter Lagos players and management” – Co-founder lauds after FA CUP defeat
Despite losing the Lagos State FA Cup final 2-0 to Ikorodu City over the weekend, co-founder of the club Lanre Vigo praised the team for their spirited performance throughout the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Lanre Vigo who was present at the Onikan Stadium during the final game between Inter Lagos and Ikorodu City charged the players…
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NNL 2023/2024: A close look at all matchday 8 results
Dakkada Football Club handed Madiba FC its first defeat of the season in the Nigeria National League match day 8 fixture at the Uyo Township Stadium on Saturday while it’s Akwa Ibom based counterpart, Vandrezzer FC defeated Ekiti United at home to make it total victory for the Uyo based outfits, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. With the…
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Injury: Lookman will need a late minute fix to play against Roma
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is mostly to sit out of matchday 31 Serie A battle against AS Roma at the Gewiss Stadium due to injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international last played for the Nerrazzuri on April 8 against AC Milan and has since then been with the medics. It was initial predicted to be…
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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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Peseiro calls Osimhen, Lookman and Musa to lead his 23 man squad for the doubleheader against Guinea Bissau
Head Coach José Santos Peseiro has invited team captain Ahmed Musa, in-form forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman as well as 20 other players to the Super Eagles’ camp, ahead of this month’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Djurtus of Guinea Bissau, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The super Eagles of Nigeria will host…
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Coach Peseiro: “Ademola is more technical than Osimhen”
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro made a strong defense case for Ademola Lookman when he compared him the Atalanta forward to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro claimed Lookman is more technical and more inclined in comparison to Osimhen. While Osimhen boast of 19 goals in 22 Serie A matches, Lookman however has…
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Serie A: Gasperini demands Ademola Lookman replicates his scoring form in the second half of the season
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, has encouraged his star forward Ademola Lookman to deliver for his team a replica of his performance like in the first half of the season. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international had a fantastic first half of the season, scoring seven goals and assisting two in the Serie A. However, the…
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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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Osimhen wins Serie A Player of the Month Award for January
In form Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been awarded the Player of the Month for January, beating his compatriot Ademola Lookman and three others. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen in the month under review contributed five goals and one assist in four outings for Gli Azzurri. The striker who over the weekend became the fourth Napoli player…
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“I have no regrets, I want to play for Nigeria” Lookman speaks on his national team preference
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman claimed he has no regret for choosing to play for Nigeria over the Three Lions even though he was born in England. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Atalanta forward was born in London to Nigerian parents, representing England at the U-19 and U-21. However, the pacy agreed to switch allegiance with FIFA…
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Serie A: Osimhen pulls clear off Lookman and Martinez in the race for golden boot
Nigeria International Victor Osimhen scored a brace on Sunday to open up a 3 goal gap between himself, national teammate Ademola Lookman and Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez in the race for the Italian Serie top scorer award, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Nigerian had been on fire since his return from injury and just when…
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Lookman makes whoscored.com Serie A best 11 for January
In-form Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman was named among the best 11 players in the Italian Serie A for the month of January, 2023, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. According to the list compiled by football facts and statistics website whoscored.com, the Nigerian had the highest rating of 8.1 for the month with Atalanta teammate, Jeremie Boga and…
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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.…