Foreign Pros

Special Report: Club Brugge beware! Ademola Lookman dangerous

Published

7 months ago

February 19, 2026

Tonight in a UEFA Champions League Playoff, it will be another of the Super Eagles – Raphael Onyedika and his Belgian team Club Brugge welcome Atletico Madrid, who will parade Ademola Lookman.

A special report by leading Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad has described Atletico new signing Ademola Lookman as “deadly” even though the Spanish club’s once formidable defence has in recent times failed to live up to their reputation.

The report said: “While Diego Simeone (Atletico coach) was praised over the past 10, 15 years for the rock-solid defense—the word “fortress” was certainly appropriate—he built, that fortress is crumbling bit by bit these days.

“Three goals conceded against Rayo Vallecano, two against Bodø/Glimt, four against Arsenal, three against Liverpool, two against Espanyol, even two against fourth-division side Balrares… Atlético Madrid have already conceded 40 goals in 37 matches across all competitions this season.”

Ademola Lookman and Antoine Greizmann rejoice with Atletico

It continued: “What should give Club Brugge hope is that, especially away from home, Atlético have lost their way this season.

“While they’ve already earned 31 points out of 36 in La Liga at home, the difference away from home is considerable: barely 14 points out of 36. A failure, in other words.

“If we look at the standings purely based on away matches, Atlético are only seventh in La Liga. And of the 40 goals they’ve conceded this season, a whopping 24 (in 17 matches) have come away, including three against Rayo Vallecano last Sunday.

“In the Champions League, they’ve conceded ten goals in four away matches.

“So, if Club Brugge want to reach the round of 16 of the Champions League, they’ll have to strike at home. Just as they did three years ago, winning 2-0 at home and drawing 0-0 in Madrid.”

Ademola Lookman and his fellow Atletico forwards will be the danger, however, the report concluded.

“While Atlético Madrid may no longer be the defensive powerhouse of yesteryear, they are a deadly counter-attacking team,” the analysis stated.

“Last week, they handed FC Barcelona a heavy 4-0 defeat through hyper-efficient counter-attacks. Atletico barely had 30 percent possession, yet they had already scored four times in the first 45 minutes.

“So, Club Madrid are warned: give Atlético’s runners (Lookman, Simeone, Alvarez) a second too much space or suffer foolish turnovers, and things can get deadly…”

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Foreign Pros

Flying Eagles winger completes Saudi Arabia switch

Published

2 weeks ago

September 10, 2026

Kenny Malone

Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has officially sealed a permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah.

He did his routine medicals in Madrid, Spain, before he headed out to Saudi Arabia.

The 20-year-old winger failed to meet high expectations at Bundesliga club RB Liepzig, when he signed up in January.

The transfer to Saudi Arabia is worth around 10 million euros.

He has now signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.

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Falconets get Semenya boost for World Cup clash vs China

Published

2 weeks ago

September 10, 2026

Elliot Michael

Falconets of Nigeria have received a major boost ahead of today’s crucial U20 World Cup clash against China after Benfica striker Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei rejoined the squad.

Nigeria have been in a tug-of-war with Benfica over the striker’s release for the World Cup.

She was the first player to arrive in Poland for the tournament only for her Portuguese club to order her back to base after claiming they did not clear her for the competition.

The Falconets lacked fire power when they fell 2-0 to European champions Spain in their opening group game and Semenya, who has been capped by both the Super Falcons and Flamingos, will now be expected to be thier main goals threat.

China re top of the group after a 5-0 bashing of debutants New Caledonia.

Kick-off today is 5pm.

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Super Eagles hopeful wins Goal of the Week

Published

2 weeks ago

September 10, 2026

Elliot Michael

Al Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena, who could be called up for Super Eagles forthcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau, has been rewarded for his fine form in Saudi Arabia with the Goal of the Week.

Goal of the Week
Winner is Gorge Ilenikhena pic.twitter.com/1jSg93uUy4

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) September 8, 2026

One of his two goals in the 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr won him the top prize.

In the absence of injured Victor Osimhen, Ilenikhena, who was born in Lagos but previously played for the France age-grade teams, could well be poised for his Super Eagles debut later this month.

20 year-old in-form Al Ittihad Forward, George Ilenikhena may have just confirmed his allegiance for Nigeria and NOT France, with Coach Eric Chelle liking the post and the Super Eagles International break Squad list around the corner.

He was born in Lagos but grew up… pic.twitter.com/Ar3X2r5tIE

— Football Fans Tribe (@FansTribeHQ) September 9, 2026

He posted on his Instagram page a photo of him fully kitted in Super Eagles colours posing besides an imposing eagle.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle liked the post.

Eric Chelle has convinced the 20-year-old striker to change international allegiance to the Super Eagles after following him while he was still playing in France with AS Monaco.

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