AC Milan appointed Sergio Conceição as their new head coach just hours after dismissing fellow Portuguese manager Paulo Fonseca on Monday, following a disappointing six-month tenure. Eko Hot Blog reports that Fonseca’s inability to challenge for the Serie A title led to his departure. “Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceição has been appointed as the Head … Read more
Serie A’s bottom-placed club Monza parted ways with head coach Alessandro Nesta on Monday, following a 2-1 defeat to Juventus that left the team five points away from safety. Nesta, a 2006 World Cup winner with Italy during his playing days, managed just 20 matches in all competitions after taking charge in July. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Biography, Parents, Net Worth, Salary, Girlfriend, Career and More Ademola Lookman Olajade Alade Aylola Lookman, born on 20 October 1997, is a professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Serie A club Atalanta and the Nigerian national team. Born in England to Nigerian parents, Lookman has quickly become one of the most exciting … Read more
Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, scored as Atalanta climbed back to the top of the Serie A standings with a 3-2 victory over Empoli at home on Sunday. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Atalanta in the thrilling match, with his second goal proving to be the winner in the 86th minute. … Read more
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay says he has no regrets about his decision to leave Manchester United during the summer transfer window. Since making the move to the Italian club, McTominay has contributed impressively, tallying three goals and three assists in 13 Serie A appearances. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s … Read more
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has urged the Gunners to make a surprise move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in January. Although Arsenal has been heavily linked with a £70m move for Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, Petit believes his former club could opt for Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. … Read more
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has hinted at a potential return for Victor Osimhen as the Italian club struggles with their attacking form, while current striker Romelu Lukaku has underperformed. The Partenopei endured a tough week, being eliminated from the Copa Italia with a 3-1 loss to Lazio, followed by a 1-0 defeat to the same … Read more
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to undergo surgery in the coming days after sustaining a right wrist injury. The Serie A club announced on Saturday that Okoye, 25, has torn the scapholunate ligament in his wrist following an incident in training. As a result, he will miss Monday’s match against Monza. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi has firmly stated that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will not be sold during the January transfer window, despite interest from top European clubs. Lookman has become one of the most in-demand players in Europe following his impressive performances with Atalanta last season and a strong start to the current campaign. The … Read more
Inter Milan closed the gap on Serie A leaders Napoli to just one point with a 3-1 victory over Parma at the San Siro on Friday, setting the stage for a crucial Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen next week. Federico Dimarco and Nicolo Barella scored well-taken goals on either side of halftime, while Marcus … Read more
Ademola Lookman propelled Atalanta to the top of Serie A with a late match-winning goal in their dramatic 2-1 victory over AC Milan on Friday. The Nigerian forward headed home his 10th goal of the season in the 87th minute at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, sealing a crucial win that puts Atalanta two points … Read more
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has commended Super Eagles striker David Okereke for achieving a unique milestone by becoming the first player to score against three different teams under Mourinho’s management. Okereke found the net with a first-half equalizer during Gaziantep’s 3-1 defeat at the Ulker Stadium Sukru Saracoglu on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
The Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan was halted on Sunday after Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch, as confirmed by Serie A to AFP. Bove, 22, fell suddenly with 16 minutes played, and players, as well as fans, watched in shock as he was quickly transported to Careggi hospital in … Read more
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has been nominated for Serie A Player of the Month for November. Lookman is competing for the award alongside Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco, Juventus’ Khephren Thuram, Napoli’s Alessandro Boungiomo, Fiorentina’s Moise Kean, and Lazio’s Mattia Zaccagni. The 27-year-old Nigerian international began the month with a brilliant brace in Atalanta’s 3-0 win … Read more
English Premier League club Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with defender Ola Aina over a contract extension, with the 28-year-old set to receive a significant wage increase, according to The Athletic. Aina, who joined Forest in July 2023 after his contract with Serie A side Torino expired, has impressed since his arrival. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca may give Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze his first UEFA Champions League start when the Italian side faces Slovakian giants Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday (today). Since joining Milan from Villarreal last season, Chukwueze has struggled to secure a regular spot in Fonseca’s starting lineup, despite showing glimpses of his potential. EDITOR’S … Read more
Inter Milan surged to the top of Serie A on Saturday with a dominant 5-0 victory over Verona, all five goals coming in a stunning first-half display that left them two points clear at the top. Meanwhile, AC Milan played out a goalless draw with Juventus in a more uneventful encounter. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has declared that Victor Osimhen is currently outperforming Manchester City star Erling Haaland. While Haaland is widely regarded as one of the world’s top strikers, with 15 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions this season, Buruk believes Osimhen’s current form gives him the edge. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the prestigious Serie A Forward of the Year award at the Gran Gala del Calcio. Lookman faces competition from Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, as well as AC Milan’s Rafael Leao for the coveted title. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes … Read more
Manchester United’s reported pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has ignited excitement among fans, with the club exploring a potential swap deal involving Joshua Zirkzee. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been in sensational form this season, scoring eight goals and registering four assists in just nine appearances for the Turkish … Read more