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Weeks after Diego Simeone apologised for using him out of position, Ademola Lookman has responded not with frustration, but with a goal and a message of gratitude. Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman says he is learning a great deal under Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone, even after being deployed out of position as a

Moses Simon’s second appearance for Paris FC was a productive one, as the club moved top of Ligue 1 with a comfortable win over Nice. Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC thrashed Nice 3-0 in Sunday’s Ligue 1 fixture. Simon, making his second appearance for the Paris club, put in

Umar Sadiq kept Valencia in the fight with an early reply, but two unfortunate own goals proved too much to overcome at Riazor. Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was on target for Valencia, but two own goals helped Deportivo La Coruna to a 3-1 win in Sunday’s La Liga clash. Sadiq, making his third appearance

Two years after arriving at Oakwell, Kelechi Nwakali’s Barnsley chapter has come to a close by mutual agreement. English League One club Barnsley have confirmed the departure of Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali by mutual consent. The club stated that the 28-year-old’s exit remains subject to approval from the English Football League. In a statement on

Born in Italy to Nigerian parents, Honest Ahanor was only eligible to play for Nigeria until he turned 18 — by the time Chelsea came calling, he had already committed his international future to Italy. Chelsea are in advanced talks over a €40 million deal for Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, an 18-year-old born in Italy

After 26 goals last season, Paul Onuachu is yet to open his account this term, but his coach isn’t worried. Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke has urged patience with Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, who is yet to score this season following a prolific 2025/26 campaign. Onuachu was one of Trabzonspor’s standout performers last term,

Diego Simeone has explained why Ademola Lookman was played out of position against Villarreal, and personally apologised to the Nigerian for the compromise. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has apologised to Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman for deploying him as a makeshift central striker during the club’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal, explaining that injury and

A red card and two separate leads lost made for a chaotic afternoon at the Metropolitano, with Ademola Lookman featuring before being replaced late on. Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action as Atletico Madrid played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Villarreal in Sunday’s La Liga fixture. Lookman, who had a relatively quiet

Whatever level Lithuania’s SFL League is playing at, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen’s numbers keep climbing, and this weekend’s hat trick was another reminder why. Nigerian talent Noah Abolaji Salaudeen continued his remarkable scoring form in Lithuania, striking a hat trick and an assist as O.G. Kaisiadorys came from behind to beat VRSK 6-3 in Matchday 12