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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised his four forwards following their dominant 4-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg victory over Barcelona on Thursday. Goals from an Eric Garcia own goal, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julian Alvarez secured the emphatic win...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored as Atletico Madrid delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Copa del Rey holders Barcelona in the first leg of their semi-final clash at the Metropolitano Stadium on Thursday. An Eric Garcia own goal opened the scoring, followed by strikes...
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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has provided details on the on-pitch incident between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the 2025 AFCON, confirming the players resolved it themselves. Chelle stated that Osimhen, frustrated by careless play in front of goal, told Lookman...
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Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has reflected on a "disappointing" home debut for Atlético Madrid, which ended in a 1-0 La Liga defeat to Real Betis. The loss was Atlético's first at the Metropolitano Stadium this season, with the decisive goal scored in the first half...
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The draw for the Copa del Rey semi-finals has been confirmed, setting up a clash between Ademola Lookman's Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. Atletico advanced with a 5-0 win over Real Betis, where the Nigerian forward scored, while Barcelona secured a narrow 2-1 victory against...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman described his debut for Atletico Madrid as a "dream start" after scoring and assisting in a 5-0 Copa del Rey victory over Real Betis. According to his post-match interview with Sporty TV, the 28-year-old Nigerian international credited a warm...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman marked his debut for Atlético Madrid with a goal in a commanding 5-0 victory over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter-final on Thursday. Lookman, who joined the La Liga side earlier this week from Atalanta, found the net in the 37th minute...
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Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has expressed satisfaction with Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman's immediate impact since joining the club from Atalanta. In a recent press conference, Simeone highlighted Lookman's physical strength, speed, and ability to change the play in...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will wear the number 22 shirt for his new club, Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old was officially unveiled by the Spanish giants after completing a €40 million transfer from Atalanta on deadline day. Lookman has already begun training with his new...
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The 2026 winter transfer window saw significant activity for Nigerian footballers, with moves spanning top European leagues. The headline transfer was Ademola Lookman's €35 million move from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid. Other notable moves included Frank Onyeka's loan to Coventry...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has published a heartfelt farewell message to Atalanta and its fans following his €40 million transfer to Atletico Madrid. In a social media post, he thanked the club for welcoming him and fostering his best form, specifically highlighting the...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially completed his transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid for a fee of €40 million, comprising a €35 million fixed sum and €5 million in add-ons. The 29-year-old signed a four-and-a-half-year contract, committing until June 2030...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially joined Atletico Madrid, ending a protracted transfer saga with Italian club Atalanta. The deal is worth €40 million, comprising a €35 million fixed fee and €5 million in add-ons. Lookman arrived in Madrid, stating he was "very...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has completed a high-profile transfer to La Liga side Atletico Madrid in a deal worth up to €40 million. The move, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, ends a protracted transfer saga and sees the Nigerian international join Diego...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is set to join Atlético Madrid in a permanent transfer from Atalanta, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The reported agreement involves a fixed fee of €35 million, with potential add-ons raising the total to €40 million. A long-term...
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Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahçe are in active negotiations to sign Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman from Italian club Atalanta before the transfer window closes. The club's Director of Sport, Devin Ozek, is reportedly in Italy to conduct talks, with discussions also planned over...
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Nigerian footballers maintained a strong presence in the UEFA Champions League after the final league phase matches, with several key players advancing to the knockout playoffs. Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray secured a playoff spot despite a 2–0 loss to Manchester City, finishing...
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following Senegal’s victory in the final. Nigeria is represented by three players: striker Victor Osimhen, winger Ademola Lookman, and left-back Bruno...
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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has publicly backed Nigeria to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the star power of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi
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Rio Ferdinand predicts Nigeria will win AFCON 2025, citing their attacking talent...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is the top contributor at AFCON 2025 with seven goal involvements. His partnership with Victor Osimhen has powered Nigeria’s attack, setting the stage for Wednesday’s high-stakes semi-final against Morocco—a storm of talent on Africa’s biggest...