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'No. 10 like me, Nwosu, Okocha' - Etim Esin insists Lookman cannot solve Nigeria's creative midfielder problem
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'No. 10 like me, Nwosu, Okocha' - Etim Esin insists Lookman cannot solve Nigeria's creative midfielder problem

Former Nigerian international Etim Esin has expressed concern over the Super Eagles’ lack of a true creative midfielder, insisting that the presence of Ademola Lookman is not enough to address the team’s long-standing playmaking issues.Speaking on the Play Zone Podcast,  Etim noted that Nigeria is still missing a classic number 10 in the mould of himself, Henry Nwosu, and Jay-Jay Okocha.The former Iwuanyanwu Nationale midfielder stressed that while Lookman has excelled at club level, he has yet to fully replicate that creative influence for the national team. “I think we are st...

April 8, 2026
Ighalo : Referee Said He Booked Me For Thanking Jesus
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Ighalo : Referee Said He Booked Me For Thanking Jesus

Odion Ighalo said he was booked by Egyptian referee Ghead Grisha in the 30th minute of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier versus Cameroon in Uyo because he publicly displayed a religious message on his T-s...

Sep 4, 2017
Rohr: Ighalo To Undergo Late Fitness Test, Starting XI To Be Named Monday Morning
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Rohr: Ighalo To Undergo Late Fitness Test, Starting XI To Be Named Monday Morning

Odion Ighalo will undergo a late fitness on Monday to determine his availability for the World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions, after the former Watford star picked up a minor hamstring in...

Sep 4, 2017
Rohr : Cameroon Will Be Out For Revenge, I Trust My Boys
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Rohr : Cameroon Will Be Out For Revenge, I Trust My Boys

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has declared that his wards are focused on the crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cameroun on Monday night.Nigeria tamed the Indomitable Lions 4-0 in a G...

Sep 4, 2017
Cameroon Vs Nigeria Preview : Moses, Mikel Star Men, Zambo Weakest Link, Set Pieces, Cautions
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Cameroon Vs Nigeria Preview : Moses, Mikel Star Men, Zambo Weakest Link, Set Pieces, Cautions

The Super Eagles of Nigeria look set to complete a double over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and could become the first African side to secure a place at the Russia 2018 World Cup today.A win for ...

Sep 4, 2017
Victor Moses Factor And Six Other Reasons Super Eagles Can Beat Cameroon In Yaounde
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Victor Moses Factor And Six Other Reasons Super Eagles Can Beat Cameroon In Yaounde

Gernot Rohr's Super Eagles of Nigeria face Cameroon on Monday in Yaounde, there's no other way of looking at it.It's the match-day 4 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the Eagles have recorded ...

Sep 4, 2017
'Nigerian Ronaldo' : We Want To Qualify For The World Cup ASAP
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'Nigerian Ronaldo' : We Want To Qualify For The World Cup ASAP

Moses Simon is confident Nigeria will ‘leave with victory’ when they play Cameroun in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday.The Gent winger is tipped to start for the three-time Africa...

Sep 4, 2017
Super Eagles Utility Man Shehu : We Anticipate A Tough Match
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Super Eagles Utility Man Shehu : We Anticipate A Tough Match

Super Eagles right-back Shehu Abdullahi say they are well prepared for Monday's FIFA World Cup qualifier Group B tie against Cameroun.The Gernot Rohr's wards clash with the African champions at 6pm on...

Sep 3, 2017
The Roll Call Of Players Set To Battle Cameroon On Monday
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The Roll Call Of Players Set To Battle Cameroon On Monday

Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has 23 very fit players to select from in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.The goalkeepers that travelled to Yaounde are Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Dele Ajiboye and...

Sep 3, 2017
Mikel : Super Eagles Target Is To Pick The World Cup Ticket By Monday
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Mikel : Super Eagles Target Is To Pick The World Cup Ticket By Monday

Skipper Mikel John Obi was in buoyant spirit as the Super Eagles arrived Yaounde on Sunday afternoon for Monday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.“W...

Sep 3, 2017
Cameroon Star Siani : Two Defeats Against Nigeria, Something Has To Be Done
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Cameroon Star Siani : Two Defeats Against Nigeria, Something Has To Be Done

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, K.V. Oostende midfielder Sébastien Siani says the Indomitable Lions are targeting a win in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Yaounde.Si...

Sep 3, 2017
Super Eagles Booked In To Stay At Hilton, Hold Final Training 1900 Hours
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Super Eagles Booked In To Stay At Hilton, Hold Final Training 1900 Hours

The Super Eagles are getting set for the final training session before Monday evening's return leg of their World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the Super...

Sep 3, 2017
Nigeria Vs Cameroon: Old Guard Moses, Mikel, Ighalo, Balogun Delivered In Uyo
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Nigeria Vs Cameroon: Old Guard Moses, Mikel, Ighalo, Balogun Delivered In Uyo

As prefix and suffix to every national team engagement, there is always a clamour across several quarters, with different interest groups campaigning for different set of players inclusion or otherwis...

Sep 3, 2017