Lookman, Always Hungry for Goals –Gómez

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12 months ago

November 21, 2024

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By Oluwamayowa Fakande

Atalanta legend Papu Gómez has praised Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, describing him as a player who is always eager to score goals.

Gómez, impressed by Lookman’s remarkable form both last season and in the ongoing campaign, highlighted the winger’s growth within the team.

He also noted that Lookman has developed into a different type of player compared to himself.

“He’s not like me. He’s hungry for goals; I was hungrier for assists,” Gómez said, according to Tutto Atalanta.

He also commended Lookman’s tactical awareness and his ability to target opponents throughout the game.

“He’s grown a lot in team play; you can see that he communicates with his teammates and fits well into Gasperini’s system,” Gómez added.

Foden Named UCL Player of the Week, Osimhen Second

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2 hours ago

November 6, 2025

By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata

Manchester City’s Phil Foden has been voted UEFA Champions League Player of the Week for Matchday 4, edging out Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray, who finished second.

UEFA announced the results on Thursday after a series of standout performances across Europe.

Foden earned the honour with two goals and an assist in City’s 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, completing 92% of his passes and creating four chances.

Osimhen, meanwhile, became the second Nigerian ever to score a Champions League hat-trick, inspiring Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Ajax.

Other nominees were Carlos Forbs of Club Brugge and Mikel Merino of Arsenal.

Lookman, Atalanta Coach in Heated Touchline Exchange

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14 hours ago

November 6, 2025

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By Samuel Adeola

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman clashed with his manager, Ivan Juric, during their 1-0 UEFA Champions League win over Marseille on Wednesday night.

The incident occurred in the 75th minute when Lookman, visibly frustrated, reacted angrily after being substituted while the game was goalless.

Juric confronted him on the touchline before CEO Luca Percassi and captain Marten de Roon intervened.

Lazar Samardzic later scored the decisive goal for the Serie A side.

After the match, Juric was seen speaking with Lookman again, though reports say it remains unclear whether the matter was resolved.

Osimhen Hat-trick Sinks Ajax in Amsterdam

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14 hours ago

November 6, 2025

By Huldah Shado

Victor Osimhen fired Galatasaray to a 3-0 victory over Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday, scoring a stunning hat-trick that included two penalties.

After a goalless first half, the Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 59th minute with a powerful header from Leroy Sané’s cross.

He doubled the lead seven minutes later from the spot after Youri Baas handled in the box, before completing his hat-trick with another penalty in the 78th minute following a second handball by Gerald Alders.

Ajax showed flashes of intent through Oscar Gloukh and Mika Godts but failed to break Galatasaray’s solid defense.

Osimhen’s treble makes him only the second Nigerian ever to score a hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League, sealing a memorable night for the Turkish champions in Amsterdam.