This weekend in Serie A promises to be exciting, with several key matchups that could impact the title race and relegation battle. Fans can expect intense rivalries and standout performances from top players.
Look out for tactical battles between some of Italy’s best coaches, as teams like league leaders Napoli and Atalanta face off in a highly anticipated clash. Expect passionate atmospheres in the stadiums, with fans creating an electric environment.
With goals and drama likely around every corner, this weekend’s fixtures are set to deliver all the thrills that Serie A is known for.
The round of fixtures open on Saturday, 2 November with the match between Bologna and Lecce at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium. Another juicy clash on the same day sees Udinese take on Juventus at the Bluenergy Stadium and a player to watch in this one is James Abankwah.
As much as he was born in the Republic of Ireland, the Udinese baller’s parents are from Ghana, and he is eligible to represent the African country on an international level. The 20-year-old has made one league appearance thus far.
Abankwah James (Udinese Calcio) Portrait During Bologna FC Vs Udinese Calcio, Italian Soccer Serie A Match In Bologna, Italy, August 18 2024
Italian Soccer Serie A Match – Bologna FC Vs Udinese Calcio, Bologna, Italy – 18 Aug 2024. PHOTO: Photo by Gianluca Ricci/IPA Sport/ipa-agency.net/Shutterstock (14644816ak).
Initially, he was meant to go on loan to get some more experience elsewhere, but the new manager Kosta Runjaic took a liking to him and he’s getting a chance to shine.
“In the summer I was meant to go on loan but then we got a new gaffer and he wanted to take me in and see what I am like. I have impressed him so far and he decided to keep me. The plan for now is to stay in Udinese and try break into the first team,” says Abankwah.
Odilon Kossounou joined Atalanta in the summer transfer window, so the Ivory Coast player is one to look out for in the team’s clash against Napoli which also takes place on Saturday at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
Another Ivorian to keep an eye on in the Serie A is Evan Ndicka, who’ll hopefully be in action when Roma travel to the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium to face Verona on Sunday, 3 November.
Interestingly enough, even though he’s a centre-back, he’s already registered an assist in the league from his nine appearances. Ndicka also recently received the honour of being the captain in the club’s clash against Dynamo Kyiv.
“It was a nice experience, it was my first game at Roma as captain and I’m very very happy,” he said.
Monday’s fixtures see Empoli go up against Como at the Carlo Castellani Stadium followed by a match between Lazio and Cagliari at Stadio Olimpico.
Sounds enticing, doesn’t it? Don’t miss out on seeing your favourite Africans in action in the Serie A.
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Broadcast details
Saturday November 2, 2024
- 16:00: Bologna v Lecce – live on SuperSport Football
- 19:00: Udinese v Juventus – live on SuperSport Football
- 21:45: Monza v AC Milan – live on SuperSport Football
Sunday November 3, 2024
- 13:30: Napoli v Atalanta – live on SuperSport Football.
- 16:00: Torino v Fiorentina – live on SuperSport Football.
- 19:00: Verona v Roma – live on SuperSport Football.
- 21:45: Inter Milan v Venezia – live on SuperSport Football.
Monday November 4, 2024
- 19:30: Empoli v Como – live on SuperSport Variety 3.
- 19:30: Parma v Genoa – live on SuperSport Football.
- 21:45: Lazio v Cagliari – live on SuperSport Football.
