Ademola Lookman continued his impressive run of form on Sunday, scoring for the second consecutive match as Atalanta recorded a 2–0 league victory over struggling Fiorentina at the New Balance Arena, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Atalanta took the lead in the 41st minute through Odilon Kossounou, who opened his account for the club with a superb right-footed strike from outside the box, finding the top-left corner after being set up by Charles De Ketelaere.

Lookman doubled the advantage seven minutes into the second half, reacting sharply to a corner and firing a right-footed effort from close range into the top centre of the net.

The Nigerian forward has now scored six career goals against Fiorentina and has contributed three goal involvements (two goals and one assist) in his last two matches.

He featured for 77 minutes before making way for Kamaldeen Sulemana, capping another lively performance in attack.

The win marks Atalanta’s first league victory since their triumph over Torino on September 29 and lifts them to 11th place on the Serie A table with 16 points from 13 matches. Fiorentina, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone, sitting 19th in the standings.

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Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface's transfer to AC Milan is at the verge of collapsing following reports his return to Germany, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered.

Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano reports that after medical tests at AC Milan, Victor Boniface returns to Germany as there’s still no green light to his move.

After 48 hours in Milano, Boniface will be back in Leverkusen on Sunday waiting for AC Milan imminent decision on his medical tests/checks made over the weekend.

Other reports have it that AC Milan has decided not to sign Victor Boniface according to the doctors’ opinions during the medical examination.

All seem to be going well some days ago with the arrival of Boniface in Milan and with a season long loan deal agreed between all parties.

However, the completion of the deal was shrewded in doubt following concerns raised by AC Milan director Igli Tare.

He said on Friday “We are checking Victor Boniface medical. His football skills are excellent but we need to take the right decision”.

“We will make final decision soon on his medical also with our coach Max Allegri.

The situation leaves the future of the Nigerian international in uncertainty as where he will play in the new season.

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Reigning African footballer of the year and Nigeria's Ademola Lookman was on the score sheet in Atalanta BC'S defeat against Napoli in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Lookman scored the second goal to bring the game to equilibrium, but a late goal by the visitors handed Atalanta a 2-3 loss at Bergamo.

Mateo Retegui opened score for the hosts 16 minutes into the encounter, but the visitors levelled score 11 minutes later through S. Politano.

Scott McTominay gave the former league champions lead in the 40th to end the first half 1-2 in favour of Napoli.

Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman then restored parity for the home side with a fine left footed shot after beating one and hitting the shot in between 5 defenders.

However, the frenzy of the goal was short lived as Romelu Lukaku broke the hearts of the home fans in the 78th minutes with Napoli's third goal was sealed victory at the end of the game.

It's Atalanta BC 5 matches without a win in the league.

Meanwhile, Ademola who was substitute in the 77 minutes now has 10 goals in the league.

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Akinsanmiro, on loan from Inter Milan to Sampdoria, was targeted, prompting the referee to briefly suspend the game. Despite the severity of the incident, the Serie B Sports Judge opted against closing any sections of Brescia's stadium.

The Lega B statement confirmed the penalty, emphasizing the discriminatory behavior of Brescia fans during the 22nd minute of the first half.

Remo Stars Academy product had done the monkey walk, beating his chest, but was booked for "incitement".

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Nigeria Super Eagles, forward, Ademola Lookman has been nominated For Serie A striker of the year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Atalanta BC forward was nominated for the Forward of the Year award at the Gran Galà del Calcio.

The award which is in its 12th year is  organized by the Italian Footballers Association in collaboration with DA – Demetrio Albertini 's sports marketing and events agency.

Lookman alongside Florentina's Albert guðmundsson, Lautaro Martínez of Inter Milan, Rafael Leão of AC Milan, , Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram and Joshua Zirkzee formerly of Bologna.

Lookman has already recorded eight goals and five assists for La Dea this campaign as they currently sit second in the Serie A standings and are unbeaten in four games in the UEFA Champions League.

The awards ceremony which will be held at the Superstudio Maxi in Milan on Monday 2 December 2024 will be determined by league footballers' votes.

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He scored the first goal of his pro career, with a fine finish in Sampdoria's [3-5] Italian Serie B victory over Cesena at the Orogel Stadium - Dino Manuzzi.

Prestia opened for the home side 13 minutes into the game with a header courtesy of a cross by Calo.

2 minutes later, Coda turned the ball into his net to restore parity for Sampdoria.

Dutchman Meulensteen put the visitors in front for the first time in the 22 minute however Adamo equalised 8 minutes later to end the first half 2-2.

Meulensteen brought Sampdoria back into the lead after 9 minutes of action in the second half with a fine header.

Tutino put the ball at the bottom corner on 62 minutes to make it 4-2 for Sampdoria.

Substitute Kargbo beat goalkeeper Silvestri with a cross-shot to reduce the deficit to one for Cesena.

However, Akinsanmiro who came in the 75th minute consolidated victory for the Sampdoria 2 minutes into the end of the encounter.

The 19-year-old got the ball at the edge of the ball, brought it to his right, and hit a low shot to seal victory for Sampdoria who are now 12th on the log with 11 points same as Cesena who are now 13th.

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The Dublin hero who notched a hattrick to hand his side the Europa League on Wednesday scored the second goal as Atalanta defeated Torino at the Bergamo Stadium on Sunday.

Gianluca Scamacca opened score for the hosts after 26 minute of the game before Lookman doubled the lead 2 minute before half time with his 10th goal of the season.

Mario Pasalic completed the win from the spot on 71 minute to seal the win, a win that secures a top four finish for Atalanta.

The La Dea still has an outstanding match with Florentina to end their season and a win will see them leapfrog Juventus to third.

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Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze opened his goal scoring account in the Seria A after scoring in AC Milan's win over Hellas Verona on Sunday, Nigeriasocceenet.com reports.

The Super Eagles midfielder came from the bench to strike a wonderful volley to help Milan to a 3-1 win over Verona at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium.

After cagey affair for most of the first half, Theo Hernandez broke the deadlock on 44 minute to give the visitors the lead at the end of the first 45.

Christian Pulisic  doubled the lead just 5 minutes after the resumption of the game, but Tijjani Noslin pulled 1 back for the hosts on 67 minute.

Chukwueze came in for Noah Okafor on 74 minute and quickly made an impact 5 minutes later to end any hope of a comeback for the home side.

The win keeps AC Milan second with 62 points.

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Victor Osimhen continues his scoring streak for Napoli with two goals in two consecutive games since returning from African Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Super Eagles forward opened score for the reigning Italian Serie A champions before going off with a knock in Napoli’s 1-1 draw against Cagliari.

After 45 minutes of play and additional time there was nothing to separate the two sides at the Domus Arena at the interval.

In the second half, the African Footballer of year brought his striker's instinct to break the deadlock for Napoli in the 65th minute.

He positioned himself to head the visitors in front from Raspadori's cross after the Italian does brilliantly to regain possession out wide.

Mazzocchi was brought in in Osimhen's stead after he suffered a knock on the 85th minute as Napoli continued to hold to the lead.

Unfortunately, it was not to be for the Gli Azzurri who conceded 6 minutes added time after 90 minutes to end the encouounter 1-1.

The result keeps Napoli 9 on the log with 37 points while Cagliari are 19 with 20 points after 27 matches.

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Super Falcons midfielder, Jennifer Echegini made a huge impact after coming on as a substitute to give Juventus maximum points against Sassuolo in the Women Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Echegini, 22 scored 10 minutes after her introduction to score her first goal and the only goal to help Juventus women in their tough away victory over Sassuolo.

After first half of a goalless affair, the Bianconere threw everything at the hosts, but the score remained the same 28 minutes into the second half when the former Florida State Seminoles came on for Sofia Cantore.

And in the 88 minute, she scored to give the vital points to Juve who sit second with 3 points adrift league leaders and reigning champions, Roma.

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It was a bad in the office for Nigeria Super Eagles player, Victor Osimhen who was given the matching orders in his side, Napoli's 2-0 loss against AS Roma in the Italian Serie A on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Victor Osimhen was sent off for two bookable offences after Matteo Politano had been sent off earlier as Napoli fell to a tough defeat away at Roma.

After a barren first half, the hosts' advantage increased after Napoli was reduced to 10 men following Politano's violent conduct in the 66th minute.

The attacker kicked out at Nicola Zalewski and the hosts didn't need long to take advantage when Lorenzo Pellegrini came off the bench to fire home the opener 10 minutes later.

3 minutes to the 90 minute, Osimhen was shown the second yellow card of the day by the centre referee, further compounding the woes of Napoli.

Romeo Lukaku scored after 6 minutes of additional time after the visitors push for an equaliser to end the encounter 2-0.

The win is AS Roma's first win over Napoli in the Derby del Sole since 2019 and it moves Jose Mourinho’s side up from eighth to sixth.

The reverse means that Napoli drop from sixth to seventh in the league table.

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Nigeria's Victor Osimhen turned out the hero for Napoli in their 2-1 crucial home win against Cagiliari in the Italian Serie A match day 16 fixture on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Super Eagles striker scored one and assisted the Gli Azzurri to victory over Gli Isolani and move to the top 4.

Osimhen opened score in the second half after a goalless first 45 where he was shown a yellow card on the

The 24-year-old powered the ball into the net with his head 20 minutes before the end of the game at the Diego Armando Madonna Stadium.

Cagliari replied just three minutes later through Pavoletti to shockingly draw things level, before Osimhen found Kvaratskhelia three minutes later again, this time for the game’s decisive goal.

Osimhen was substituted for Gianluca Gaetano with 6 minutes left in the game in what is hoped not to be as a result of injury, but a precautionary measure.

Meanwhile, the goal is Osimhen’s first goal in Serie A since the 8th October after he missed four games with a hamstring injury. It is also his 7th in the league this season.

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Victor Osimhen's Napoli emerged winner over Atalanta's Ademola Lookman as the two Nigeria forwards played went head to head on Saturday in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The duo were instrumental in the match day 13 encounter at the Gewiss Stadium which ended 1-2 in favour of the Napolians.

After Kvaratskhelia put the reigning champions of the league in front at the 44th minute, leaving the tie 0-1 at the half time.

However, parity was restored by Atalanta 8 minutes into the game as Nigeria's Lookman headed in a perfect cross from Hans Hateboer.

The goal became Lookman's 4-goal involvement in the last 5 Italian Serie A matches.

Napoli brought in Osimhen and Eljif Elmas in the 64th minute and 10 minutes later the two combined to score the second for Napoli.

After a mistake by the goalkeeper, the ball came to Osimhen who stretched to hit the pass to Elmas who hit the ball into the net.

The victory which hands Walter Mazzarri his first  lift the Partenopei above Milan to third place in the Serie A table.

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Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen have been included in the match day squad for Napoli as they prepare Ademola Lookman's Atalanta in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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The goal poacher returned to training for the first time following the thigh injury he suffered while away on international duty in October.

According to official report from Napoli, Osimhen, Meret, and Zielinski worked as a team in Friday's training at the SSCN Konami Training Center.

With the latest development, Osimhen who has 6 goals in 8 matches may play a part in Saturday's encounter against Atalanta.

His return will be a huge boost for Napoli with the return of Coach Walter Mazzarri  as they will seek to return to winning ways after their 1-0 loss to Empoli in their last League match.

They play Atlanta at Bergamo in the 13th matchday of Serie A.

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Osimhen made a return from injury in the champions to equalise late in the second half but it was a little too late as it ended 1-1 (1-2 on aggregate) for Milan to qualify.

Napoli had lost by a goal to nil seven days ago at the San Siro in the absence of their Nigerian talisman was out due to injury suffered during international break.

Osimhen showed how greatly he has been missed as he scored his fifth goal in the competition via a powering header in the 90+3 minute after Olivier Giruod scored in the 43rd minute.

Victor Osimhen has now equalled the most goals for a Nigerian player in a single #UCL season with Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Obafemi Martins the other Nigerian players to have achieved same feat.

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Victor Osimhen was on the score sheet once again in the Italian Serie A as AS Napoli ease passed Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Nigerian scored his twentieth goal of the league season to give the away side the lead after nine minutes of the game.

Kvaratskhelia made it two in the 35th minutes to give Napoli a comfortable lead as they head to the tunnel in the first phase of the game with the lead.

The Super Eagles striker scored his second of the game and Napoli's third seven minutes into the start of the second half to increase the lead with 51st minute header.

Substitute Ndombele scored Napoli's fourth to complete the rout in the 69th minute of the tie.

In the 71st minute, Rrahmani came for Victor Osimhen as he played his last minute of the game.

Osimhen is now the 2nd highest top scorer in Europe's top 5 leagues (21) with only Erling Haaland (28) ahead of the Nigerian forward.

The win leaves Napoli on 71 points, 19 points ahead of second place, Inter Milan who have a game in hand.

Nigeria's hot striker, Victor Osimhen has been voted the Italian Serie A player for the month of February by the Italian Footballers' Association (AIC)  Nigeriasoccernet.com can reports.

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The Napoli star man has been in imperious form which has seen him score 5 goals in 5 in the month of February.

"Victor Osimhen won the AIC player of the month award for February (2023) because no one better than him represented the extraordinary form of Spalletti's Napoli at the very moment in which they consolidated their position at the top of this strange Serie A." A statement on the AIC website says.

His goals in the month of February saw Napoli win all their five games making Napoli cement their place in the league standings ahead of Inter Milan, Lazio and Roma.

Osimhen had received the 2022 Best Foreign Athlete in Italy award two days ago for his exploits in the calendar year under consideration.

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Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen has been awarded the Best Foreign Athlete in Italy for 2022 on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.

The Napoli striker who has been in blistering form this term was awarded the Stampa Estera award for his exploits in the 2022/2023 season.

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The award is organised by the Foreign Press Association in Italy and recognizes non Italian players for their performance in a calendar year.

Osimhen now has three awards to name since 2022 with the Globe Soccer Awards Emerging Player of the year (2022) and Serie A young player of the year (2021-22) added to the kitty.

The Super Eagles player has 19 goals to his account this season, scoring in ten consecutive matches prior to Napoli's loss to Lazio on Friday.

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In form Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen was involved three times as Italian Siera A league leaders Napoli defeated Spezia on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

He scored quick second half brace as Napoli cruised to a 0-3 win away from home at the Stadio Alberto Picco.

Napoli got a penalty as a result of a hand ball at the box 18 which was taken by Kvaratskhelia who scored to give his side the lead just at the start of the second half.

The leading goal scorer in the league scored his first and Napoli's second in the 68th minute as he out jumped Spezia's goalkeeper to head in his 15th goal of the season.

Kvaratskhelia combined with Osimhen in the 74th minute as the former Lille man scored his second and Napoli's third.

The 24-year-old who now has 16 goals and 4 assists in the league, is the 4th player in Napoli history to score at least 16 goals in the first 21 Serie A games of the season, after Luis Vinicio (1955/56), Edinson Cavani (2012/13) and Gonzalo Higuaín (2015/16).

He was substituted for Simeone Giovanni in the 82nd minute.

The win means Napoli temporarily open a 16 point gap at the top of Serie A table with 56 points from 21 games.

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Another week, another Nigeria Super Eagles player have a filled day with Italian giants, Juventus in the league.

After a master class performance which saw Victor Osimhen of Napoli score twice and an assist in Napoli's win over Juventus last week, Ademola Lookman put two pass and gave an assist in Atalanta's 3-3 against Juventus on Sunday.

Lookman opened score less than five minutes to the game after his shot around the box 18 proved too much for the goalkeeper to handle.

Angel Di Maria restored parity for the Old Ladies of Turin from the penalty spot in the 25th minute.

The home side did score 10 minutes later through Milik who gave the home side the lead for the first time in the game ten minutes later.

However, at the start of the second half, Lookman's assist to Joakhim Maehle restored parity for Atalanta a minute to the second half.

In the 53rd minute, Lookman went ahead to give the Atalanta the lead with a beautiful header; his first goal with a header.

Hower,Danilo brought back his team to the game after scoring in the 65th minute to leave it 3-3 which eventually was the outcome at the end.

Lookman now has 11 goals and 3 assists in the league and has contributed to eight goals in game games

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