By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has expressed strong confidence in Ademola Lookman’s move to Atlético Madrid, insisting that working under Diego Simeone will significantly enhance the forward’s development and elevate his career. Speaking in a recent interview cited by JerseyNumber12, Ighalo described Simeone as a “tactical and intelligent coach,” stressing
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo African footballers are once again redefining Europe’s biggest stage, with Serhou Guirassy emerging as the latest symbol of excellence in the UEFA Champions League. Nearly three decades after George Weah finished as the competition’s top scorer for Paris Saint‑Germain in 1995, Guirassy has reignited continental pride by rising to the summit
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Ademola Lookman scored his first La Liga goal for Atlético Madrid as the Spanish giants came from behind to beat RCD Espanyol 4–2 at the Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday. Espanyol took an early lead through Jofre Carreras in the sixth minute, but Atlético responded as they steadied the game and
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo It was a night of Nigerian brilliance in the UEFA Champions League as Raphael Onyedika and Ademola Lookman both scored when Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid battled to a thrilling 3–3 draw. Onyedika produced one of his finest European performances, scoring and providing an assist in a commanding midfield display that
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Atlético Madrid stunned holders FC Barcelona with a commanding 4-0 victory in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Metropolitano Stadium, with Ademola Lookman delivering a standout performance that helped seal the emphatic win. The hosts raced into a first-half lead thanks to an early own goal
New Atlético Madrid signing Ademola Lookman made a spectacular first appearance for his new club on Thursday, marking his debut with both a goal and an assist in a commanding 5–0 victory over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter-final. The Nigerian winger’s performance helped Diego Simeone’s side book a place in the competition’s
Fenerbahçe have taken a major step toward signing Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman after reaching an agreement on personal terms with the Atalanta forward, according to multiple sources from Turkey including Yağız Sabuncuoğlu. With Lookman’s approval now secured, negotiations between the two clubs have entered an advanced stage, with only €5 million separating Fenerbahçe’s offer and
By Paul Lucky Okoku A controlled knockout performance defined by tempo, trust, and structure—dominant in execution, but properly measured in context “In tournament football, authority is revealed not in moments of excitement, but in long stretches where the opponent is denied belief.” Match Context This Round of 16 tie at the Africa Cup of
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has broken his silence on the on‑field confrontation between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4‑0 Round of 16 win over Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing the incident as a product of competitive drive rather than a deep‑seated rift. Speaking on his
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 with a thrilling 3–2 win over Tunisia in Fez on Saturday. The match showcased standout performances from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, who collectively contributed all three goals and two assists. Osimhen opened the scoring in