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Serie A: Atalanta Chief Backs Lookman in Rift With Gasperini

February 26, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Atalanta co-owner, Stephen Pagliuca, has backed Ademola Lookman following his public disagreement with head coach, Gian Piero Gasperini. The tension arose after Gasperini criticized Lookman for missing a crucial penalty during Atalanta’s 3-1 home defeat to Club Brugge in the UEFA Europa League last week. The coach went as far as calling Lookman “one of … Read more

Serie A: Gasperini Aims Another Swipe at Lookman

February 24, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has continued his public criticism of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, refusing to soften his stance after their recent disagreement. The tension between Gasperini and Lookman erupted following Atalanta’s disappointing elimination from the UEFA Champions League. After the match, Gasperini openly criticized Lookman for missing a crucial penalty, which contributed to … Read more

Lookman Shifts Focus to Inter Showdown in Supercoppa Italiana

December 30, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has set his sights on Atalanta’s crucial Supercoppa Italiana semi-final clash against Inter Milan, scheduled for January 2 in Riyadh. Lookman played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s final Serie A match of 2024 against Lazio, providing the decisive assist that allowed Marco Brescianini to equalize in the dying minutes of … Read more

Serie A: Atalanta Boss Hails Ademola Lookman as ‘Top Player’

December 26, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has heaped praise on Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, describing him as one of the best players in Europe and the world. Lookman has been in sensational form since joining Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022, becoming a key figure for the Bergamo-based club. The 27-year-old finished an impressive 14th in … Read more

CAF Awards 2024: Full List of Winners and Key Highlights

December 17, 2024 by admin

The 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards concluded in grand style, celebrating Africa’s top football talents who have excelled on both the domestic and international stages. Nigerian and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, emerged as the night’s standout star, clinching the prestigious CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. A Night of African Excellence in … Read more

CAF Award: Orji Uzor Kalu Congratulates Ademola Lookman on Historic Win

December 17, 2024 by admin

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator, His Excellency Orji Uzor Kalu, has joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate Ademola Lookman’s remarkable achievement after the Atalanta forward clinched the prestigious CAF Player of the Year award. This victory marks yet another milestone for Nigerian football, as Lookman becomes the sixth Nigerian to win the award, … Read more

Ademola Lookman Wins 2024 CAF Player of the Year: Nigerians Celebrate Historic Victory

December 17, 2024 by admin

Nigeria is buzzing with celebration as Ademola Lookman was officially crowned the 2024 CAF Player of the Year on Monday night. The Atalanta forward has joined an elite list of African football legends after an extraordinary season for both club and country, solidifying Nigeria’s dominance on the continental stage. Lookman Beats Star-Studded Competition to Win … Read more