Ademola Lookman scored as he inspired Atalanta to a 3-1 victory over Parma which temporarily sent them top of the Italian Serie A on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Mateo Retegui put La Dea in front in the fourth minute before African Player of the Year nominee Lookman doubled it five minutes later but it was ruled out for offside by VAR. Brazilian midfielder Ederson made it 2-0...
Inter registered a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezia at San Siro in Sunday's Serie A action, Afrosport reports. Nerazzurri captain, Lautaro Martinez scored the all important goal for Simone Inzaghi's side who moved to within a point of table toppers Napoli. Elsewhere, Hellas Verona stunned AS Roma 3-2 in what was an action-packed match. Verona 2-1 up in the first half courtesy of goals from Casper...
Ademola Lookman has described his participation in the upcoming 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony as "special moment" after starring in Atalanta's 6-1 win over Lecce in the Serie A on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian forward scored twice and assisted for Marten de Roon and Charles De Ketelaere, all in first half. He will now turn his attention to the prestigious ceremony in Paris on Monday night...
Michael Folorunsho has extended his contract with Napoli until 2029. The 26-year-old Italian, of Nigerian heritage, has been part of the Partenopei since 2019 but is yet to make his first team debut having been sent out on loan six times. Folorunsho was on loan at Hellas Verona last season where he scored five goals and provided one assist in 34 Serie A appearances. He is...
Michael Folorunsho has described his competitive debut for Italy at the 2024 European Championship as a dream come true for him. Folorunsho who was born to Nigerian parents in Rome, has enjoyed meteoric rise in his career after making his Serie A debut in August 2023 at Hellas Verona. In March 2024, the 26-year-old was handed his maiden invitation to Italy senior team and on June...
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