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
South African giants Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly lining up a January move for Stanley Nwabali. The Chili Boys were linked with the Nigeria international in the summer. The 28-year-old instead signed a new improved three-year contract at Chippa United. Nwabali has recorded four clean sheets in 11 appearances for Chippa United this season. Read Also:Guinea’s … Read more
Ligue 1 club, Saint-Etienne have been linked with a move for Rangers forward, Cyriel Dessers. Dessers has found himself on the bench at Rangers in recent weeks after the emergence of Hamza Igamane, who has scored five goals in his last six games. The 30-year-old has further been pushed down the pecking order following Danilo’s … Read more
Nigeria is set to reopen its embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea, which was closed in early 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrick Imologhome, Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires to North Korea, confirmed the development on December 11 during a meeting with Aleksandr Matsegora, Russia’s Ambassador to North Korea. According to a statement from the Russian Embassy, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman on winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year. President Tinubu also hails Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and the Super Falcons for being named the Women’s National Team of the Year. The awards … Read more
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria international players, Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as the Super Falcons on their triumphs at the 2024 CAF Awards, held in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday evening. It was an evening of glitz and glamour, as Nigeria was celebrated on multiple occasions clinching team and individual … 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
Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has revealed a lot people doubted him during his early days at the club. Arokodare joined the Smurfs from Latvian club Valmiera in 2023. The 24-year-old managed 12 goals in 40 league appearances for the Belgian Pro League side. The Nigerian has scored 10 goals and registered four assists in 17 … Read more
William Troost-Ekong has backed his compatriot Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Lookman is among the five players who are in contention for the award. The 27-year-old enjoyed a remarkable campaign for club and country. Read Also:Boniface May Face Freiburg Next Week — Alonso The winger scored three three … Read more