Paul Pogba will depart Juventus on 30 November after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract. The 31-year-old midfielder was initially handed a four-year ban in February following a doping violation. However, in October, this sentence was reduced to 18 months, beginning from his provisional ban in September 2023. According to sources close to Pogba, he … Read more
Ademola Lookman believes his standout performances over the past two years with Serie A club Atalanta have elevated his career to new heights. The 27-year-old, who ranked 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings, shared with the BBC that his time in Italy has significantly boosted his confidence and self-belief. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry … Read more
Atalanta are eager to secure Ademola Lookman’s future at the club by offering the winger a significantly improved contract. The Nigeria international attracted interest this summer from Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning Ligue 1 champions, while Premier League giants Arsenal were also said to be monitoring his situation. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more
Ademola Lookman earned the Man of the Match title after his outstanding performance in Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over Napoli at the Diego Maradona Stadium in Sunday’s Serie A clash. Lookman’s brace helped deliver Napoli their first home defeat of the season, snapping their 10-game unbeaten run under coach Antonio Conte. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry … Read more
Ademola Lookman has earned a spot among the top 10 players in Serie A’s opening 10 rounds of the 2024/25 season, thanks to his consistently stellar performances for Atalanta. As reported by Fantacalcio and cited by Football Italia on Friday, Lookman ranks sixth with an average rating of 6.64, while Fiorentina’s David de Gea leads … Read more
Napoli extended their Serie A lead to seven points with a commanding 2-0 victory over AC Milan at the San Siro. Romelu Lukaku, returning to Milan as a former Inter striker, made his mark early, scoring just five minutes in. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more
Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has signed with Serie A side Genoa on a free transfer. The 34-year-old, who last played for Turkish Super Lig club Adana Demirspor, returns to Italian football over three years after his departure from Monza. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to … Read more
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman delivered an outstanding performance with two goals and two assists in Atalanta’s 6-1 demolition of Verona in Saturday’s Serie A clash. The Nigerian international, making his sixth league appearance, has now scored four goals this season in Serie A. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze opened his 2024-2025 goalscoring account as AC Milan secured a 1-0 victory over Maduka Okoye’s Udinese in a Serie A clash at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday evening. Despite an injury scare during Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, Chukwueze was fit and available for the match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Napoli overcame a struggling Monza side with a 2-0 victory at home on Sunday, moving to the top of the Serie A table with goals from Matteo Politano and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Following a disappointing 10th-place finish last season despite starting as defending champions, Napoli have found their stride under new coach Antonio Conte, recording four … Read more
Former AC Milan coach Fabio Capello has stated that Zlatan Ibrahimovic should take responsibility for the team’s poor start in Serie A. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Capello criticized Ibrahimovic’s performance and his influence on the club’s summer transfer decisions. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
Roma have parted ways with manager Daniele De Rossi just four games into the new Serie A campaign. De Rossi, who took over from José Mourinho in January, has struggled to deliver results this season. Roma have yet to secure a victory, with three draws and a home loss to Empoli in September. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman delivered a stellar performance for Atalanta, providing an assist and scoring the decisive goal in their thrilling 3-2 win over Fiorentina at the Gewiss Stadium. Making his first appearance of the season, Lookman returned to the starting line-up as Atalanta hosted Fiorentina on Sunday. The Nigerian forward had faced uncertainty … Read more
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has been side-lined in a surprising move by the Serie A club, as they handed his iconic number 9 jersey to their new signing, Romelu Lukaku. This decision comes after a summer filled with intense transfer speculation and a reported fallout between Osimhen and Napoli’s hierarchy, as reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano. … Read more
Napoli have signed Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, ending the Belgium striker’s prolonged period of uncertainty with the Blues. Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed the transfer, reportedly worth 30 million euros ($33.2 million), on social media with a “Welcome Romelu” post featuring a photo of Lukaku signing his … Read more
Napoli is on the verge of securing a major signing, as they are reportedly close to finalizing a deal to bring Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea to the Serie A champions. After a breakthrough in negotiations, the Italian club is expected to pay around £30 million for the Belgian striker. The deal is set to be … Read more
Serie A club Udinese has announced that Maduka Okoye has signed a contract extension with the team. Okoye had been linked with potential moves to Inter Milan and Torino this summer. The new contract puts an end to speculation about his future, EKO HOT BLOG reports. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the future of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen at Napoli remains uncertain, with recent reports suggesting that both Chelsea and Arsenal have withdrawn from the race to sign him. According to Italian transfer expert Ciro Troise, while PSG and Chelsea initially showed interest in the Nigerian forward, his hefty release clause … Read more
David Okereke will rejoin Cremonese as Torino decided not to buy him after an unimpressive loan spell. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian striker David Okereke will rejoin his parent club, Cremonese, for the next season as Torino has opted not to exercise the option to purchase him permanently. Editor’s Pick Cholera’s Grip On Lagos … Read more
Ademola Lookman had an impressive season with Atalanta, contributing in their final Serie A match. His arrival at the Super Eagles camp was delayed, but he will join the team for crucial World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria aims to win against South Africa and Benin Republic to boost their 2026 World Cup qualifying chances. Eko Hot … Read more