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Super Eagles: Chelle gave Lookman free hand – Babangida

Former Nigerian winger Tijani Babangida has revealed that Ademola Lookman was given a special role by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. According to Babangida, the coach allowed Lookman to move freely across the attacking areas rather than sticking to one position. Speaking on Sunday Oliseh’s Global […]

Lookman inspires 4-1 Atletico win over Brugge

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman made a strong impact from the bench as Atlético de Madrid defeated Club Brugge 4-1 to advance 7-4 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. After a 3-3 draw in the first leg, the Spanish side stepped up at home to secure qualification. Alexander Sørloth opened the […]

LaLiga: Jose Peseiro tells Diego Simeone best position to play Ademola Lookman

Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has shared his thoughts on where Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone should position Ademola Lookman. The Nigerian forward recently completed a move from Italian side Atalanta to Atletico during the January transfer window, adding more firepower to Simeone’s squad. Lookman is known for his versatility, as he can […]

LaLiga: Mutiu Adepoju predicts Ademola Lookman’s fate at Atletico Madrid

Former Real Madrid midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju, has predicted a bright future for Ademola Lookman following his move to Atletico Madrid. The Nigerian football legend said the winger has what it takes to succeed in Spain and make a strong impact in LaLiga. Lookman completed his transfer to Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid earlier this week after […]

Serie A: Lookman requested to leave Atalanta – Palladino 

Atalanta head coach, Raffaele Palladino, has confirmed that Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman personally asked to leave the club before completing his transfer to Atletico Madrid. The Serie A side agreed to sell the attacker to the Spanish giants for a reported fee of €40 million earlier this week. Palladino explained that Atalanta were initially interested […]

Ademola Lookman names Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, his favourite artists 

Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has shared his all-time favourite music artists, naming Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido as the top three. The Atletico Madrid winger revealed his choices while speaking at his new club following his recent transfer from Atalanta. Lookman joined Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal from the Serie A club on Monday, […]

LaLiga: Lookman to wear No. 22 at Atlético Madrid

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will wear the number 22 jersey at his new club, Atlético Madrid. The Spanish giants confirmed the squad number shortly after completing his move from Italian side Atalanta. Lookman was officially presented to fans and the media on Tuesday after joining Atlético on the final day of the winter transfer […]

Transfer: Lookman delighted to join ‘amazing club’ Atletico Madrid 

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has shared his excitement after completing a permanent transfer to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. The move, which was confirmed on Monday, ends his four-and-a-half-year stay with Italian side Atalanta and marks a new chapter in his career. The 28-year-old Nigeria international chose Atletico Madrid ahead of interest from Turkish club […]

Transfer: Update on Fenerbahçe’s move for Ademola Lookman

Turkish giants Fenerbahçe are reportedly monitoring the situation of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as the transfer window continues. The Super Lig club is said to be exploring attacking options and has identified the Atalanta star as a possible addition to strengthen their squad. Sources close to the situation suggest that Fenerbahçe have made initial enquiries […]