Tag: Lookman

Lookman vs Gasperini: A Close Look At Treatment Of Nigerian Footballers In Serie A

Ganiyu Amodu

There was a feeling of deja vu among Nigerian fans this week. After Atalanta were dumped out of the Champions League by Club Brugge, their manager Gian Piero Gasperini ripped into Ademola Lookman. The Serie A side came into the second leg of the playoff tie trailing 2-1. Within the opening 45 minutes, the Belgian side were leading 3-0 and effectively out of sight. Please note that Lookman had not played any part in these 135 minutes. The Super Eagles forward was only brought on at the start of the…

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Dangote, Wale Tinubu, Lookman, Badenoch Named Among 100 Most Influential Africans In 2024

Ganiyu Amodu

The New African magazine has unveiled a list of 100 individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society in 2024. This year’s edition takes an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the individuals who are both on the continent and abroad, explained Anver Versi, editor of the London-based magazine. Her statement reads, “We need this because I cannot recall the world being so polarised, so divided, so stone-faced in the face of terrible man-made atrocities. ‘First His Mother, Now His Son,’ Jigawa…

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Ballon d’Or: Lookman Ranked 14th World Best Player

Ganiyu Amodu

He ended the 2023-24 season with 17 goals, and 10 assists in all competitions for Atalanta, while also becoming the first African player to score a hat-trick in the final of a major UEFA competition.   Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman has been ranked in the 14th position in the prestigious 2024 prestigious Ballon d’Or award as a reward for a scintillating year for club and country. The organisers made the announcement on Monday, and Lookman was named in the 14th position. Lookman enjoyed a successful year for club and…

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Lookman Hits Hat-trick As Atalanta End Leverkusen Run To Win Europa League

Ganiyu Amodu

Atalanta triumphed in the Europa League final and ended Bayer Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten streak. In a display nearing perfection Gian Piero Gasperini’s side put down a marker early in the game after winning a corner. The initial ball was cleared by Leverkusen, but David Zappacosta dribbled back into the box before picking out Ademola Lookman at the back post. Lookman’s opener increased the confidence of Atalanta who pressed high with such intensity that Leverkusen had no answer. Lookman was a nightmare for defender Edmond Tapsoba and added a second by…

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