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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
Super Eagles Land In Yaounde Ahead Of World Cup Qualifier Against African Champions
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Super Eagles Land In Yaounde Ahead Of World Cup Qualifier Against African Champions

The Super Eagles have landed in Yaounde ahead of Monday evening's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon, a fixture that corresponds to the fourth round of matches in Group B.Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielde...

Sep 3, 2017
Broos Insists He'll Coach Cameroon Against Nigeria Amid Resignation Rumours
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Broos Insists He'll Coach Cameroon Against Nigeria Amid Resignation Rumours

Cameroon national team coach Hugo Broos is still in charge of the African champions amid speculations in the media that he resigned his appointment in the wake of their dismal 4-0 loss to Nigeria on F...

Sep 3, 2017
Danger Looming: Super Eagles Stars Import Girls Into Their Hotel To Celebrate Win Vs Cameroon
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Danger Looming: Super Eagles Stars Import Girls Into Their Hotel To Celebrate Win Vs Cameroon

Danger is looming ahead of the Super Eagles match day four World Cup qualifier against Cameroon in Yaounde on Monday.Some Super Eagles players were excessive in their celebrations after 'importing' gi...

Sep 3, 2017
Why CSKA Moscow's Samuel, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi Were Dropped From Super Eagles Squad
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Why CSKA Moscow's Samuel, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi Were Dropped From Super Eagles Squad

Aaron Samuel and ex-Flying Eagles star Ifeanyi Ifeanyi have been dropped from Super Eagles traveling party to Yaounde, contrary to earlier reports that the CSKA Moscow striker received an urgent phone...

Sep 3, 2017
NFF Confirm : Ola Aina Is Available For Selection Against Cameroon
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NFF Confirm : Ola Aina Is Available For Selection Against Cameroon

The Nigeria Football Federation have officially stated that Ola Aina can make his international debut in a World Cup qualifier against Cameroon on Monday evening.The problem holding up Aina's first a...

Sep 3, 2017
Super Eagles Hold Recovery Session Ahead Of Sunday's Trip To Cameroon
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Super Eagles Hold Recovery Session Ahead Of Sunday's Trip To Cameroon

The Super Eagles continued their preparations for the return leg of their World Cup qualifier against African champions Cameroon on Saturday morning, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.Manager Gernot Ro...

Sep 2, 2017
CSKA Moscow's Aaron Samuel Out Of Return Leg Vs Cameroon, Leaves Camp
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CSKA Moscow's Aaron Samuel Out Of Return Leg Vs Cameroon, Leaves Camp

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Aaron Samuel will not be involved when Nigeria tackle Cameroon at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde in the second leg of their World Cup qualifier.The C...

Sep 2, 2017
V. Moses, Iheanacho Not Getting Carried Away, Focused On Battle Of Yaounde
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V. Moses, Iheanacho Not Getting Carried Away, Focused On Battle Of Yaounde

Chelsea dazzler Victor Moses and Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho, who were both on target in Friday's World Cup qualifier, have celebrated Nigeria's win over the Indomitable Lions but are refusing ...

Sep 2, 2017
Ekong & Balogun : How The Generals Reacted To Super Eagles Thrashing Of Cameroon
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Ekong & Balogun : How The Generals Reacted To Super Eagles Thrashing Of Cameroon

Bursaspor central defender William Troost-Ekong helped goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa to post a shutout in Nigeria's 4-0 rout of Cameroon on Friday, same day he celebrated his 24th birthday.The former Ne...

Sep 2, 2017
Mikel : We Executed Rohr's Plan Very Well, Videos Exposed Cameroon
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Mikel : We Executed Rohr's Plan Very Well, Videos Exposed Cameroon

Tianjin Teda midfielder John Obi Mikel has explained why Nigeria lost their first competitive match of 2017 to South Africa, but humiliated African champions Cameroon in a World Cup qualifier on Frida...

Sep 2, 2017
Hugo Broos: Victor Moses' Goal Demoralized The Cameroon Team
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Hugo Broos: Victor Moses' Goal Demoralized The Cameroon Team

Cameroon coach Hugo Broos has admitted that Victor Moses's goal ten minutes into the second half demoralized his team and they were forced to throw in the towel early.Nigeria beat the African champion...

Sep 2, 2017
Rohr: Enyeama Must Quit Lille In January To Stand A Chance Of Super Eagles Recall
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Rohr: Enyeama Must Quit Lille In January To Stand A Chance Of Super Eagles Recall

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has given reasons why former Nigeria skipper Vincent Enyeama is not in his plans at the moment.The German has rightly pointed out that the former Maccabi Tel Aviv goal...

Sep 2, 2017