Atalanta have qualified for the quarter-finals of this season’s Coppa Italia after thrashing Cesena 6-1 on Wednesday. Newly crowned CAF Player of the Year winner Ademola Lookman was not included in the squad for the Cup tie. Lazar Samardzic and Charles De Ketelaere scored two goals each while Davide Zappacosta and Marco Brescianini were also … Read more
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
Former Atalanta midfielder Massimo Donati has described Ademola Lookman an “incredible player” and claimed the winger has finally “gained awareness”. Lookman has been one of the top performers for Atalanta since joining La Dea from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig two years ago. The 27-year-old scored 17 goals and contributed 10 assists in 45 games across … Read more
Ademola Lookman says winning the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year is a reward for hard work. Lookman received the trophy at a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night. The Atalanta winger succeeds compatriot Victor Osimhen, who won the award last year. “It is an incredible achievement and an incredible moment,” Lookman … Read more
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has heaped plaudits on Ademola Lookman, Completesports.com reports. Lookman won the Men’s Player of the Year gong at the CAF Awards 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night. The 27-year-old succeeds fellow Nigerian Victor Osimhen as the winner of the prestigious award. The dazzling winger scored three times … Read more
Atalanta and UEFA have sent congratulatory messages to Ademola Lookman after he was named 2024 CAF Player of the Year. Lookman was announced as the winner ahead of Achraf Hakimi, Serhou Guirassy, Simon Adingra and Ronwen Williams, at the awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday. He succeeds his Nigerian teammate Victor Osimhen, who picked … Read more
Ademola Lookman has expressed his happiness after winning the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Lookman was crowned the best player in Africa at an elaborate ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night. The 27-year-old contributed 27 goals and 12 assists between club and country in 2024. The Nigeria international scored a hat-trick in … Read more
Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae is rooting for Ademola Lookman to be crowned 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. The award ceremony will hold in Marrakech, Morocco tonight. Simon Adingra, Achraf Hakimi, Rowen Williams and Serhou Guirassy are the other players nominated for the prestigious award. Fae believed Lookman’s impressive performance for Nigeria … Read more
Ademola Lookman has refused to discuss rumours linking him with a return to the Premier League. Lookman has been a key figure for Atalanta since arriving the Gewiss Stadium from Bundesliga club, RB Leipzig two years ago. The Nigeria international had stints with Premier League clubs; Leicester City and Everton in the past. The 27-year-old … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti has said his team was made to suffer by Atalanta in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash. Holders Madrid, edged Atalanta 3-2 thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior. The La Liga giant had to hold on to secure the three points as they had to endure late onslaught from … Read more