Atalanta

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Atalanta's Charles De Ketelaere was his team's hero on Sunday, scoring a late second goal to secure a 3-2 victory over Empoli at home and send his side back to the top of Serie A.

Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team.

Ahead of the CAF Awards on Monday, ESPN's Ed Dove examines why Nigeria and Atalanta's Ademola Lookman appears primed to become the new African Men's Footballer of the Year.

ESPN outlines everything you need to know ahead of the event including: When the CAF Awards will take place, the previous CAF Awards winners, and the nominees for this year's awards.

Atalanta set a club record with their 10th consecutive Serie A win when they beat Cagliari 1-0 on Saturday and extended their advantage at the top of the standings thanks to Niccolo Zaniolo's goal and their keeper's heroics.

Take a look at why these players have been nominated for the men's and women's African Footballer of the Year the 2024 CAF Awards.

Carlo Ancelotti praised Kylian Mbappé's effort in Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Atalanta in the Champions League but confirmed he was not 100% fit.

Tuesday's 3-2 win over Atalanta showed that Carlo Ancelotti is starting to find a balance between Real Madrid's star quality and grit.

Jürgen Klinsmann reacts to Kylian Mbappe's goal in Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Atalanta in the Champions League.