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Nigerian Sports In 2025 – Heading Where No One Has Ever Been 

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2024 is about to drop into the archives of history. The year has had some significant moments and developments that provide a good indication of things to come in the New Year. On the eve of 2025, from my observatory high up in the hills of Wasimi, I can testify that life has been manifesting … Read more

Atalanta Snub January Interest In Lookman

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Atalanta are unwilling to sell Ademola Lookman in the January transfer window. Lookman is reportedly wanted by Premier League giants Liverpool. According to Tuttosport, Atalanta have already turned down Liverpool request for the Nigerian. Read Also:Arteta Provides Injury Updates On Five Arsenal Players Ahead Palace Clash The 27-year-old has developed into one of the best … Read more

Ademola Lookman’s Transfer Market Value Increases By €15 Million

The media officer of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Babafemi Raji has noted that the presence of the team in the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) contributed to bringing the attention of the world to the tournament in Ivory Coast.

Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman has seen a significant rise in his market value, now estimated at €55 million. The increase of €15 million places Ademola Lookman ahead of Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, who stands at €45 million, making Lookman Nigeria’s second most valuable player, just behind Victor Osimhen at €75 million. Winning the 2024 … Read more

Afenifere Lauds Lookman, Nnadozie, Super Falcon

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The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has lauded the achievement of Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons in the CAF awards in Marrakesh, Morocco. In a statement issued by the organization’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere congratulated Lookman for claiming the African Player of the Year Award, … Read more

‘It Goes To Everyone’ – Gasperini Refuses To Take Credit For Lookman’s CAF Award Success

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Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has said the entire club deserved commendation for Ademola Lookman’s rapid growth and not an individual. Gasperini has been praised by many for helping Lookman fulfill his potentials since his arrival at the club. The gaffer has however played down his influence on the winger’s remarkable rise. Lookman has won … Read more

Atalanta Manager Refuses To Take Credit For Ademola Lookman’s Rise

Gian Piero Gasperini and Ademola Lookman

Atalanta’s manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, has declined to take personal credit for the impressive ascent of Ademola Lookman, emphasizing the collective effort behind the player’s success. Gasperini brought Ademola Lookman to Atalanta from the Bundesliga club RB Leipzig in 2022, and since then, the Nigerian international has rapidly evolved into one of the most prominent … Read more

Lookman Can Play In Top Premier League Clubs

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Former Nigerian international Obafemi Martins believes Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has the potential to play in any top Premier League club. Martins stated this after the Atalanta star was crowned the African Player of the Year on Monday by CAF. Martins, who lauded Lookman’s consistency for both club and country, told Livescore that the … Read more

‘UEL Hat-Trick, Crowned Him Africa’s Best’ –Iloenyosi

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Chikelue Iloenyosi, a former Nigeria international, has stated that Ademola Lookman’s hat-trick for Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) final against Bayer Leverkusen was the defining moment in securing the 2024 African Player of the Year Award, Completesports.com reports. Chikelue Iloenyosi Lookman, who has scored 11 goals and provided five assists for Atalanta in … Read more

Peseiro Credits Atalanta Coach Gasperini For Lookman’s Impressive Form

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Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has credited Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini for Ademola Lookman’s impressive form. Lookman has been in fantastic form for both club and country in 2024. The 27-year-old was one of the top performers for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations earlier in the year. The winger … Read more

Lookman’s CAF POTY Based On Merit — Onigbinde

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Former FIFA and CAF instructor Chief Adegboye Onigbinde has disclosed that Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman’s African Player of the Year award was based on merit. Lookman was the biggest winner at a star-studded 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, as Africa’s best performers for the year were honored. Lookman was named CAF Men’s Player of … Read more