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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
Ex-Nigeria Star Delighted With Signings Of Drinkwater, Zappacosta
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Ex-Nigeria Star Delighted With Signings Of Drinkwater, Zappacosta

Chelsea technical director and former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo was pleased with the signings of Danny Drinkwater and Davide Zappacosta on transfer deadline day.Drinkwater ended his associ...

Sep 1, 2017
Moses Heads To Training, Nigeria & Cameroon Have Workout At Nest Of Champions
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Moses Heads To Training, Nigeria & Cameroon Have Workout At Nest Of Champions

Chelsea star Victor Moses has shaken off the headache that stopped him from attending the Super Eagles workout in the gym on Thursday morning.The winger is presently kitted and on the team bus heading...

Aug 31, 2017
Victor Moses Complaining Of Headache, Permitted To Miss Super Eagles Workout
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Victor Moses Complaining Of Headache, Permitted To Miss Super Eagles Workout

Chelsea dazzler Victor Moses is still in contention to play his first game for the Super Eagles in 2017 against the Indomitable Lions on Friday evening.Speculation was rife that the winger was not in ...

Aug 31, 2017
(Photo) Cameroon National Team Arrive In Uyo For World Cup Qualifier Vs Nigeria
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(Photo) Cameroon National Team Arrive In Uyo For World Cup Qualifier Vs Nigeria

The Cameroonian players to execute the World Cup qualifier against Nigeria have just arrived the Akwa Ibom State capital.The Indomitable Lions arrived Uyo at 12 noon and were immediately escorted to t...

Aug 31, 2017
Fitness Fears Over Victor Moses As Chelsea Star Misses Super Eagles Gym Workout
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Fitness Fears Over Victor Moses As Chelsea Star Misses Super Eagles Gym Workout

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has emerged a fitness doubt ahead of the crucial double header against Cameroon.Speculations were fueled on Thursday morning as th...

Aug 31, 2017
Nigeria Vs Cameroon Preview : Moses & Iheanacho Key, Aboubakar Exposed, Strengths &Weaknesses
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Nigeria Vs Cameroon Preview : Moses & Iheanacho Key, Aboubakar Exposed, Strengths &Weaknesses

Back in November 2016, Indomitable Lions of Cameroon’s coach Hugo Broos had said it was hard to find any weakness in Super Eagles. The Eagles had just defeated Zambia 2-1in Ndola and Algeria 3-1...

Aug 31, 2017
Ola Aina Explains Why He Swapped His International Allegiance From England To Nigeria
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Ola Aina Explains Why He Swapped His International Allegiance From England To Nigeria

Chelsea loanee Ola Aina, 20, has explained why he swapped his international allegiance from England to Nigeria.Subject to clearance from Fifa, the right back is in line to make his debut for the Super...

Aug 30, 2017
Two Nigerian Stars, McGrath Omitted As Man Utd, Barcelona Announce Squads For Legends Game
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Two Nigerian Stars, McGrath Omitted As Man Utd, Barcelona Announce Squads For Legends Game

Barcelona Legends coach Albert ‘Chapi’ Ferrer has announced an 18-man roster for the upcoming match against Manchester United.Former Super Eagles dazzler Emmanuel Amuneke and right back Gb...

Aug 30, 2017
What Super Eagles Stars Are Saying Ahead Of Friday's Battle Of Uyo
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What Super Eagles Stars Are Saying Ahead Of Friday's Battle Of Uyo

Selected Super Eagles stars faced the local media ahead of Friday's important World Cup qualifier against the Cameroonian national team at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.As first re...

Aug 30, 2017
Rohr Hints Balogun, Ekong Will Start In Central Defense Against Cameroon
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Rohr Hints Balogun, Ekong Will Start In Central Defense Against Cameroon

Head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Gernot Rohr, has expressed joy at the return to the fold of defender Leon Balogun ahead of the crucial double header against Cameroon.Rohr, in praising the q...

Aug 30, 2017
Rohr : Ola Aina Issued Nigerian Passport, Dad Hoping To Watch Him Make Debut
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Rohr : Ola Aina Issued Nigerian Passport, Dad Hoping To Watch Him Make Debut

Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina, faces a race against time to play for Nigeria against Cameroun on Friday, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.Speaking with pressmen ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifie...

Aug 30, 2017
Queens Park Rangers Loan Out Super Eagles Trainee Eze To Wycombe Wanderers
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Queens Park Rangers Loan Out Super Eagles Trainee Eze To Wycombe Wanderers

EFL League Two club Wycombe Wanderers have announced the loan signing of promising Queens Park Rangers striker Eberechi Eze.The 19-year-old will remain on loan at the Chairboys until January 2nd, and ...

Aug 30, 2017