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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
Akpeyi Fails Wednesday's Fitness Test As Rohr Considers Handing Ajiboye Late Call-Up
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Akpeyi Fails Wednesday's Fitness Test As Rohr Considers Handing Ajiboye Late Call-Up

It's back to square one regarding the availability of Daniel Akpeyi for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon, despite the Chippa United netminder taking part in the Super Eagles first tr...

Aug 30, 2017
Akwa United's Ifeanyi Invited To Nigeria Squad Ahead Of WCQ Vs Cameroon
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Akwa United's Ifeanyi Invited To Nigeria Squad Ahead Of WCQ Vs Cameroon

Allnigeriasoccer.com's eagle-eyed reported spotted twenty-five players at the Super Eagles first training session held at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening.It has come to light...

Aug 30, 2017
Ola Aina Cracks Up Mikel, Ndidi, Ighalo At Super Eagles Initiation Ceremony
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Ola Aina Cracks Up Mikel, Ndidi, Ighalo At Super Eagles Initiation Ceremony

The highly-rated Chelsea loanee Ola Aina was initiated into the Super Eagles on Tuesday evening as the squad was having dinner in the Le Méridien Hotel restaurant. The former England U19 skippe...

Aug 30, 2017
Individual Training Program For Super Eagles Defender Abdullahi Shehu
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Individual Training Program For Super Eagles Defender Abdullahi Shehu

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Anorthosis Famagusta midfielder Abdullahi Shehu had an individual training session with the Super Eagles coaching staff on Tuesday evening.It is unclear at this p...

Aug 30, 2017
Full Pitch Training : How Super Eagles Lined Up, Ndidi & Ighalo On Target
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Full Pitch Training : How Super Eagles Lined Up, Ndidi & Ighalo On Target

Based on the Super Eagles full pitch training session on Tuesday evening, it's difficult to deduce which of the players in camp will start the game against Cameroon on Friday, except in defense.Dele A...

Aug 29, 2017
Half-Pitch Training : How Super Eagles Lined Up, Ola Aina, Mikel & Nwakaeme Impress
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Half-Pitch Training : How Super Eagles Lined Up, Ola Aina, Mikel & Nwakaeme Impress

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr did not give out too many clues regarding his possible starting eleven for the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon during the Super Eagles first training session on ...

Aug 29, 2017
Daniel Akpeyi Wins Fitness Battle, Partakes In Super Eagles Training
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Daniel Akpeyi Wins Fitness Battle, Partakes In Super Eagles Training

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have been handed a massive boost ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon, with Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi taking part in...

Aug 29, 2017
23 Players Now In Nigeria Camp As Uche, Samuel, Simon, Ogu, Nwakaeme Join Team
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23 Players Now In Nigeria Camp As Uche, Samuel, Simon, Ogu, Nwakaeme Join Team

The Nigeria Football Federation, like their Cameroonian counterparts, are expecting only one player to join the national team ahead of their first training session on Tuesday evening.Five players in t...

Aug 29, 2017
Opposition Watch: 22 Cameroon Players In Camp, Public Banned From Watching Training
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Opposition Watch: 22 Cameroon Players In Camp, Public Banned From Watching Training

Cameroon national team coach Hugo Broos is expecting only one of the players he invited for the World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria to join the team in Yaounde.According to camfoot.com, the last play...

Aug 29, 2017
Victor Moses, Leon Balogun Hit Super Eagles Camp In Uyo
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Victor Moses, Leon Balogun Hit Super Eagles Camp In Uyo

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has reported for international duty ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifying matches with Cameroon early next month.Another pl...

Aug 29, 2017
Alex Iwobi Explains No-Show In Uyo, Urges Eagles To Beat Cameroon
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Alex Iwobi Explains No-Show In Uyo, Urges Eagles To Beat Cameroon

Versatile Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has explained why he won't be available for selection when Nigeria take on Cameroon in World Cup qualifiers on September 1 and 4 in Uyo and Yaounde respectively.The...

Aug 29, 2017
Ola Aina, Kelechi Iheanacho, 14 Players Join Super Eagles Camp In Uyo
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Ola Aina, Kelechi Iheanacho, 14 Players Join Super Eagles Camp In Uyo

Former England U19 skipper Ola Aina has reported for international duty with the Super Eagles.The Nigeria Football Federation have less than four days to pressurize Football governing body, Fifa, to a...

Aug 28, 2017