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Lookman Nominated for Serie A Forward of the Year at Gran Gala del Calcio
Ademola Lookman has received a prestigious nomination for the Serie A Forward of the Year at the highly anticipated Gran Gala del Calcio Awards.
The Nigerian winger’s outstanding performances have earned him a spot in this competitive category, where he will go up against some of the best forwards in the league.
His fellow nominees include Inter Milan’s lethal strike duo, Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, alongside the ever-dangerous Rafael Leao from AC Milan.
Lookman’s impressive form this season for Atalanta has not gone unnoticed.
The 27-year-old has been a standout player, contributing eight goals and five assists in just 14 appearances across all competitions.
His performances have been key to Atalanta’s success as they continue to challenge at the top end of Serie A.
This comes after a stellar season last year, where Lookman finished with 17 goals and 10 assists, making him one of the most influential players in the league.
In addition to his Serie A accolades, Lookman’s consistency on the international stage has also been recognized.
He placed 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or ranking, a remarkable achievement for a player who has continued to rise in stature.
Lookman is widely regarded as one of the favorites to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, solidifying his place among the top African footballers.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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