Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has refused to take credit for the development of Ademola Lookman at the club after he was crowned the 2024 African Player of the Year, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian forward took home the honours at the CAF Awards in Marrakesh on Monday night ahead of PSG's Achraf Hakimi and Serhou Guirassy. Lookman’s career resurgence has been largely attributed to Gasperini who...
Ademola Lookman is bracing up for another "tough" challenge when Atalanta host Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. La Dea have have a great run so far, going unbeaten after five games (W3, D2) which sees them occupy fifth spot in the standings which is an automatic qualification spot into the round of 16. They have achieved this facing the...
Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has been handed a two-match ban for his behaviour during their 3-1 win against Parma on Saturday, Serie A announced on Tuesday. The Italian manager was furious at the match officials at the Ennio Tardini Stadium, and has now been handed a touchline ban for his rant. A statement from Serie A confirmed that Gasperini had been sanctioned for "repeatedly...
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has downplayed his team's chance of winning the Serie A and UEFA Champions League titles this season, Afrosport reports. The Italian tactician led La Dea to their first-ever European title by winning the Europa League last season, courtesy of Ademola Lookman's historic hat-trick. The Bergamo outfit have started the 2024-25 season strongly as they are just three points from the summit of...
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has made known his choice for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, Afrosport reports. The 66-year-old Italian is backing Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman to win the honours following his breathtaking performances from last season. Lookman, who is the only African footballer nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, helped the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, to a second-placed finish at the...
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