The next CAF Player of the Year Ademola Lookman extended his fine form in front of goal by netting his ninth goal in all competitions for Atalanta this season, while fellow Super Eagles star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to score his first Serie A goal in a comfortable home win by Lazio.
5.David Okereke
The 27-year-old forward announced his return from injury with a goal for Gaziantep to crush Istanbul Basaksehir 3-0 in a Turkish Super Lig clash. It was his second goal of the campaign. Incidentally, he got injured while scoring his first goal of the season. His club have now climbed to 10th on the table with 15 points from a dozen games.
okereke wheels away after scoring his goal
4.Raphael Onyedika
The Super Eagles defensive midfielder got in on the goal-scoring act with his first goal of the season as Club Brugge pounded St Truiden 7-0. Last season, he showed he could also get among the goals in the championship playoffs. His club remain in second place in the standings, six points behind table toppers Genk.
3.Tolu Arokodare
The big striker notched his ninth league goal of the season to celebrate his 24th birthday in style. Genk turned back Sporting Charleroi 3-0. It was a superb response from the league leaders after the thrashing they suffered at Union St.Gilloise just before the last international break.
Arokodare celebrates 24th birthday in style
2.Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
The Super Eagles midfielder came off the bench to score his first Serie A goal as Lazio defeated Bologna 3-0. It is an encouraging display as he continues to make the most of his loan spell in Italy. With no national duty until March 2025, he now has enough time to push for a permanent transfer to Lazio.
1.Ademola Lookman
The in-coming CAF Player of the Year 2024 again showed class by grabbing his seventh goal in Serie A for Atalanta to take temporary leadership of the championship before Napoli reclaimed it the following day. It has certainly been an eventful 2024 for the former England U21 star and it will now be rewarded next month in Morocco with the biggest individual prize on the African continent. A most deserved recognition for a thorough-bred professional.
Super Eagles coach demands more from new boy Fredrick
Benjamin Fredrick enjoyed a superb Super Eagles debut against Jamaica, but coach Eric Chelle said he still demands a lot more from the Brentford youngster. The 19-year-old central defender has yet to make his Premier League debut, but he got a late call-up and did not display any nerves playing in the heart of the ... Read moreContinue reading here ▶
Super Eagles star in talks with Premier League clubs
Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is in talks with at least two Premier League clubs as his contract with Fenerbache will run out this month. Osayi-Samuel played for London club QPR before he left for Turkish adventure with Fenerbache more than three years ago. Crystal Palace are believed to be one of the Premier League ... Read moreContinue reading here ▶
Portuguese giants join race to sign Arokodare
Belgian Jupiler Pro League Goal King Tolu Arokodare has not been short of suitors going into the summer transfer window with the latest being Portuguese giants Benfica. Arokodare, 24, fired 21 goals for Genk this past season to finish as the top scorer in the league. He has already been linked with top clubs in ... Read moreContinue reading here ▶
Eric Chelle promises more trophies with Super Eagles
Coach Eric Chelle has promised to win more trophies with Nigeria after he led them to victory in the 2025 Unity Cup in London. The Super Eagles beat Jamaica 5-4 on penalties after fulltime scores stood at 2-2 at the Gtec Stadium in West London Saturday night. “This is my first trophy as coach, as ... Read moreContinue reading here ▶
Victorious Super Eagles fly out to Russia via Morocco
After winning the 2025 Unity Cup in London, the Super Eagles will now fly out to Moscow later today for a historic first-ever clash against Russia. The Eagles will depart London 6pm. The squad, which has Niger Tornadoes midfielder Papa Daniel as the only NPFL, will fly via Morocco to Russia. Tanzania-based goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, ... Read moreContinue reading here ▶
