Ademola Lookman put up an impressive display as Atalanta thrashed Sturm Graz 5-0 in their UEFA Champions League clash at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday night.Lookman registered a goal and an assist in the matchday seven encounter.The Nigeria international was introduced by manager Gian Piero Gasperini after the break.The pacy winger nodded home La Dea’s fourth goal on the dot of 90 minutes following a superb cross from Belgium international Charles De Ketelaere.The 2...

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has earned a prestigious nod for the Forward of the Year award at the upcoming Gran Galà del Calcio. This recognition follows his spectacular performances for Atalanta during the 2023/24 season, as reported by The PUNCH.The 27-year-old is also in the running for the coveted 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. He faces tough competition from Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, AC Milan’s Rafael Leao, and other stand...

Team Nigeria got off to a perfect start in the table tennis event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Friday.Edem Offiong won her women’s singles event game 3-0 (11-1, 11-2, 11-3), against Cumberbatch of St Vincent and the Grenadines.Tosin Oribamise also defeated Delpesche of St Vincent and the Grenadines 11-2, 11-3, 11-2.In the men’s singles event, Aruna Quadri cruised into the next round after a three-set win against South Africa’s Jones Shoun.Quadri w...