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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
Ola Aina Set To Make Nigeria Debut Vs Cameroon As Fifa Approves Change Of Association
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Ola Aina Set To Make Nigeria Debut Vs Cameroon As Fifa Approves Change Of Association

Former England U19 skipper Ola Aina is poised to make his competitive debut for the Nigerian national team when they take on the Indomitable Lions in Yaounde on Monday, September 4.FIFA has approved O...

Sep 2, 2017
Ola Aina Reacts To Super Eagles 4-0 Rout Of Cameroon
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Ola Aina Reacts To Super Eagles 4-0 Rout Of Cameroon

Chelsea loanee Ola Aina was quick to praise his international teammates after their 4-0 humiliation of Cameroon on match day three in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.The 20-year-old has to wait for his ...

Sep 2, 2017
Rohr Has Kind Words For Intelligent Mikel, Onazi, Ndidi & Confident Ezenwa
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Rohr Has Kind Words For Intelligent Mikel, Onazi, Ndidi & Confident Ezenwa

Gernot Rohr had nothing but praise for the entire team in the wake of his side's 4-0 hammering of Cameroon in Friday's World Cup qualifier in Uyo.Few days before the encounter, Chippa United goalkeepe...

Sep 1, 2017
Rohr Explains Why Iheanacho Was Invited : We Cannot Forget What He Did For Us
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Rohr Explains Why Iheanacho Was Invited : We Cannot Forget What He Did For Us

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has explained why he invited Kelechi Iheanacho for the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon despite his limited playing opportunities at Leicester City.The German rem...

Sep 1, 2017
Super Eagles Report Cards Vs Cameroon: Moses Standout, Mikel Boss, Simon Resilient, Ighalo Lively
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Super Eagles Report Cards Vs Cameroon: Moses Standout, Mikel Boss, Simon Resilient, Ighalo Lively

Gernot Rohr's charges head off to Yaounde in buoyant mood as his charges displayed enough promises. But how did the Super Eagles actually rate?Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the performance o...

Sep 1, 2017
Super Eagles Captain Mikel : If We Continue Playing This Way, We Can Beat Anybody In Africa
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Super Eagles Captain Mikel : If We Continue Playing This Way, We Can Beat Anybody In Africa

Tianjin Teda midfielder John Obi Mikel has reacted to Nigeria's 4-0 thrashing of African champions Cameroon in a World Cup qualifier staged at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday even...

Sep 1, 2017
Ighalo, Mikel, V. Moses, & Iheanacho On Target As Nigeria Smash Cameroon 4-0
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Ighalo, Mikel, V. Moses, & Iheanacho On Target As Nigeria Smash Cameroon 4-0

Odion Jude Ighalo, John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses and Kelechi Iheanacho found the back of the net as Nigeria thrashed bitter rivals Cameroon 4-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday, ...

Sep 1, 2017
Victor Moses & Ndidi More Expensive Than The Entire Cameroon Starting XI
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Victor Moses & Ndidi More Expensive Than The Entire Cameroon Starting XI

Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi are more expensive than the entire players named in the Indomitable Lions starting eleven to face Nigeria, based on sta...

Sep 1, 2017
Cameroon To Play 4-3-3 Vs Nigeria : Ondoa, Aboubakar, Bassogog Start
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Cameroon To Play 4-3-3 Vs Nigeria : Ondoa, Aboubakar, Bassogog Start

Cameroon national team coach Hugo Broos has revealed his starting line-up for Friday's World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Uyo.The Belgian manager has decided to play a 4-3-3 formation, with Sevill...

Sep 1, 2017
Victor Moses, Mikel, Ndidi Named In Starting XI Vs Cameroon, Iheanacho Bench
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Victor Moses, Mikel, Ndidi Named In Starting XI Vs Cameroon, Iheanacho Bench

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Friday evening's vital World Cup qualifier against Cameroon at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, starting from 1700 hours....

Sep 1, 2017
(Photo) Ola Aina, Victor Moses, 23 Other Players Participate In Super Eagles Matchday Team Walk
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(Photo) Ola Aina, Victor Moses, 23 Other Players Participate In Super Eagles Matchday Team Walk

The Super Eagles players, including Chelsea duo Victor Moses and Ola Aina, just completed their match day team walk ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Cameroon slated for Friday evenin...

Sep 1, 2017
Nigeria Football Federation: Ola Aina Will Start Against Cameroon If...
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Nigeria Football Federation: Ola Aina Will Start Against Cameroon If...

The Nigeria Football Federation have not brought positive news as regards to the eligibility of Chelsea loanee Ola Aina for Friday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon.Fifa has yet to...

Sep 1, 2017