Ademola Lookman – Football Flame

Lookman crowned 2024 CAF Player of the Year

17Dec

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Lookman crowned 2024 CAF Player of the Year

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg football match between Atalanta BC and Sporting CP. Atalanta BC won 2-1 over Sporting CP. Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year. The 27-year-old Atalanta forward becomes the seventh Nigerian player to win this prestigious award, succeeding his compatriot Victor Osimhen. Lookman’s incredible year included 22 goals, notably a hat trick in the Europa League final that secured Atalanta’s first-ever continental title. He also played a key role in Nigeria’s journey to the AFCON final. His impressive form has continued into the current season, with eight league goals propelling Atalanta to the top of Serie A. This award is a well-deserved recognition of Lookman’s outs...

Late drama as Atalanta go top of Serie A table

7Dec

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SERIE A

Late drama as Atalanta go top of Serie A table

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC competes for the ball with Emerson Royal of AC Milan ,during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 6, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. A goal three minutes from time for Ademola Lookman has lifted Atalanta to the top of Serie A. Lookman scored in the dying stages to beat AC Milan 2-1 on Friday, a victory that secured Atalanta's ninth win in a row. It was a fitting gift to coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who was awarded the coach-of-the-month award earlier in the day for guiding his team to a perfect record in November. Charles De Ketelaere put the home side ahead with a towering header after 11 minutes, only for Milan to level 11 minutes later when Theo Hernández released Rafael Leão on the right wing and his inviting cross was...

Lookman, Chukwueze Go Head-to-head as Atalanta Aim for Top

6Dec

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SERIE A

Lookman, Chukwueze Go Head-to-head as Atalanta Aim for Top

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC looks dejected during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on December 02, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Nigeria’s player-of-the-moment, Ademola Lookman, and his national teammate, Samuel Chukwueze will go head-to-head this evening in a highly anticipated Italian Serie A clash between Atalanta and AC Milan inside the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Lookman will be key to Atalanta’s quest to temporarily upstage leaders Napoli who are just a point ahead of La Dea. Atalanta are unbeaten in their last eight Serie A matches. Lookman contributed five goals in their last six games with four of the goals scored in the first half. Should Lookman and his teammates win this encounter, they would have succeeded in equaling their club record o...

Newcastle Joins Arsenal and Liverpool in Race for PSG’s Summer Target

22Sep

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TRANSFERS

Newcastle Joins Arsenal and Liverpool in Race for PSG’s Summer Target

Late in the summer transfer window, Paris Saint-Germain was linked to Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. Nonetheless, it appears Premier League clubs are keen on the 26-year-old forward. As the transfer window drew to a close, Lookman was linked with several top clubs, including PSG, Arsenal, and Liverpool, who were all reportedly interested in the 26-year-old. Since joining Atalanta in 2022, he’s made a strong impression. Last season, Lookman played 45 games, showcasing his skill with 17 goals and 10 assists. One of the standout moments of his season was his stunning hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen. Despite not moving this past summer, the Atalanta standout has his admirers. According to TeamTALK (h/t Le10Sport), Lookman continues to attract interest from...

Serie A Preview: Atalanta vs Como – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

21Sep

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Serie A Preview: Atalanta vs Como – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

Gewiss Stadium sets the stage for the first Serie A meeting between resurgent Atalanta and newly-promoted Como since May 2023. The opposing teams enter Monday’s showdown in Bergamo with contrasting spirits. Atalanta headed into September’s international break as a wracked ship on the back of back-to-back league defeats, including a 4-0 rout at the hands of defending champions Inter. However, renowned tactician Gian Piero Gasperini has used the two-week hiatus to steady the ship and bring La Dea back on the rails. Despite falling behind twice inside the opening 35 minutes of their home encounter against Fiorentina last weekend, Atalanta posted a confidence-boosting 3-2 victory, turning things around before halftime. Buoyed by an exceptional comeback against La Viola, the Europa League win...

Atalanta considering offering new deal to 2024 Europa League final standout performer Lookman

22Aug

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SERIE A

Atalanta considering offering new deal to 2024 Europa League final standout performer Lookman

Nigeria international Ademola Lookman was officially the standout performer as Atalanta won the Europa League in May, scoring a historic hat-trick to help the Bergamo outfit beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Atalanta are reportedly exploring the possibility of extending the versatile forward's contract and increasing his wages to prevent further transfer issues. This move comes in response to recent speculation linking the Nigerian winger with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.The transfer saga intensified after Lookman requested to be excluded from Atalanta's Serie A opening match against Lecce on Monday. This decision prompted a meeting between Atalanta's Chief Executive Officer, Luca Percassi, and Lookman's representative to address the situation.the me...

Atalanta reject PSG’s €30m bid for Lookman

19Aug

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Atalanta reject PSG’s €30m bid for Lookman

Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) attempt to sign Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has hit a roadblock. PSG’s initial offer of €30 million fell short of Atalanta’s valuation for the 2024 African Player of the Year frontrunner, according to reports. Atalanta are demanding a significantly higher price tag, with estimates ranging from €45-50 million. a sharp increase driven by his stellar performances in the latter part of the season, including a match-winning hat-trick that clinched Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League cup. According to Tutto Atalanta, PSG’s initial offer of €30 million was swiftly dismissed by the Serie A club. “Atalanta does not have a figure to sell Ademola Lookman,” noted the Italian publication. “The Nigerian striker, who scored a hat-trick in the Europa League final against...