UCL: Onyedika was missing – Simeone speaks after Atletico Madrid’s win over Club Brugge
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has said Club Brugge felt the absence of Raphael Onyedika during their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff second leg clash. Atletico secured a 4-1 victory in Spain to seal a 7-4 aggregate win. Onyedika, who scored in the first leg that ended 3-3, missed the return fixture due […]
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 […]
UCL: Brugge coach laments Onyedika’s suspension for Atletico’s second leg
Club Brugge manager Ivan Leko has voiced concern over the absence of Raphael Onyedika in their decisive UEFA Champions League playoff second leg against Atletico Madrid. The midfielder will miss the clash after picking up a booking late in the first leg encounter. Onyedika received the caution in the 76th minute of the dramatic 3–3 […]
UCL Playoffs: Lookman, Onyedika battle for supremacy as Atletico, Club Brugge clash
The UEFA Champions League playoffs are set for an exciting showdown as Atletico Madrid take on Club Brugge in a highly anticipated clash. All eyes will be on England internationals Ademola Lookman and Chukwuemeka Onyedika, who are expected to play pivotal roles for their respective sides. Both players have shown impressive form this season, making […]
Champions League: Two teams eliminated from competition
The first two teams have been knocked out of this season’s Champions League. Villarreal and Kairat Almaty, currently at the bottom of the league standings, were eliminated after their defeats on Tuesday night. Villarreal fell 2-1 to Ajax, while Kairat Almaty suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to Club Brugge. Both teams now have only one […]
UCL: Club Brugge name Nigerian youngster in squad for Sporting Lisbon clash
Club Brugge have included a promising Nigerian youngster in their squad for their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon. The Belgian side confirmed the final list ahead of the fixture, showing strong confidence in the young talent as they prepare for a tough away game. The inclusion has generated excitement among Nigerian fans […]
Champions League: Three clubs qualify for league phase after play-off fixtures
Three teams booked their spots in the Champions League league phase after Tuesday’s play-off second-leg matches. The clubs that qualified are Pafos, Bodø/Glimt, and Kairat Almaty, who all came through tough encounters to secure their places. Pafos earned qualification after holding Crvena Zvezda to a 1-1 draw, which gave them a 3-2 victory on aggregate. […]
Transfer: Everton, West Ham lead chase for Onyedika
Premier League sides Everton and West Ham are in a close race to sign Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika, who currently plays for Club Brugge in Belgium. The 23-year-old has become a target for several top European clubs this summer, as teams look to strengthen their midfield lineups ahead of the new season. Italian side AC […]
Serie A: Lookman refuses to comment on row with Gasperini
Ademola Lookman has chosen not to speak about his recent dispute with Atalanta’s manager, Gian Piero Gasperini. The tension between them started when Gasperini criticized Lookman for missing a penalty in Atalanta’s home defeat to Club Brugge. In response, Lookman said the manager’s remarks were disrespectful. Despite this, the Nigerian forward put the issue aside […]
Serie A: I never wanted to offend Lookman – Gasperini
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has cleared the air after his comments on Ademola Lookman’s penalty miss caused controversy. After Atalanta’s home defeat to Club Brugge in the UEFA Europa League, Gasperini criticized Lookman for taking a penalty, calling him “one of the worst penalty takers” he had seen. This upset the Nigerian forward, who […]