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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
Leicester City Stars Ndidi & Musa On The Plane To Uyo, Iheanacho Update
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Leicester City Stars Ndidi & Musa On The Plane To Uyo, Iheanacho Update

Leicester City stars Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi have flown to Uyo to link up with the national team.Thus, at least half of the players summoned for the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon are alre...

Aug 28, 2017
Super Eagles Senior Players Mikel, Onazi, Echiejile Jet Off To Uyo
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Super Eagles Senior Players Mikel, Onazi, Echiejile Jet Off To Uyo

Three senior players of the national team John Obi Mikel, Elderson Echiejile and Eddy Onazi have jetted off to the Akwa Ibom State capital ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.The Ti...

Aug 28, 2017
Opposition Watch: Twelve Invited Players Begin Training With Cameroon National Team
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Opposition Watch: Twelve Invited Players Begin Training With Cameroon National Team

African champions Cameroon have started training for one of their most important games in recent years, the World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, according to reports from our neighbours.According to c...

Aug 28, 2017
(Photo Confirmation) Alampasu Lands In Uyo Ahead Of WCQ Vs Cameroon
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(Photo Confirmation) Alampasu Lands In Uyo Ahead Of WCQ Vs Cameroon

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that CD Feirense netminder Dele Alampasu has already landed in Uyo, ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon on Friday, September 1.This website h...

Aug 28, 2017
Rohr Has Full Goalkeeping Contingent As Alampasu Hits Super Eagles Camp
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Rohr Has Full Goalkeeping Contingent As Alampasu Hits Super Eagles Camp

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will have all the invited goalkeepers at his disposal when the national team begin preparations for the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon.Allnigeriasoccer.com has be...

Aug 28, 2017
Torino Coach Pushes Assistants For Refusing To Substitute Nigerian Midfielder Obi
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Torino Coach Pushes Assistants For Refusing To Substitute Nigerian Midfielder Obi

Torino manager Sinisa Mihajlovic was angry with his assistants Attilio Lombardo and Luca Castellazzi for refusing to substitute Nigeria midfielder Joel Obi in his team's 3-0 win over Sassuolo at the S...

Aug 28, 2017
Mikels, Troost-Ekong, Ighalo, Etebo, Akpeyi & Ezenwa Report For International Duty
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Mikels, Troost-Ekong, Ighalo, Etebo, Akpeyi & Ezenwa Report For International Duty

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that at least seven players invited for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon have already reported for international duty.The Nigerian Federation have kep...

Aug 28, 2017
Victor Moses Confirms His Availability For World Cup Qualifiers Against Cameroon
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Victor Moses Confirms His Availability For World Cup Qualifiers Against Cameroon

Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has confirmed his availability for Nigeria's crucial World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon early next month.Shortly after helping the Blues win their second straig...

Aug 28, 2017
Nigeria Squad Update : Aaron Samuel Replaces Injured Arsenal Star Iwobi, Agbo Called Up
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Nigeria Squad Update : Aaron Samuel Replaces Injured Arsenal Star Iwobi, Agbo Called Up

CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has been handed a late invitation to the Nigerian national team ahead of their World Cup qualifying match against African champions Cameroon.Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi...

Aug 27, 2017
Cameroon Coach : Ex-Barcelona GK Rejected The Chance To Play Against Nigeria
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Cameroon Coach : Ex-Barcelona GK Rejected The Chance To Play Against Nigeria

One of the surprise names omitted from the Indomitable Lions squad that is set to travel to Nigeria for a World Cup qualifier against Nigeria this week is Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper André Onana....

Aug 27, 2017
Dele Alampasu Handed Number One Jersey At CD Feirense
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Dele Alampasu Handed Number One Jersey At CD Feirense

Ex-Nigeria U17 international Dele Alampasu has been handed the number one jersey at Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit CD Feirense for the new season.That is not to say that Alampasu is now the first-cho...

Aug 27, 2017
Ex Nigeria U23 Invitee Has Contributed To The Most Goals In Belgian Top-Flight
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Ex Nigeria U23 Invitee Has Contributed To The Most Goals In Belgian Top-Flight

Former Nigeria U23 invitee Peter Olayinka is adapting to his new surroundings at Zulte-Waregem, with the striker netting for the second consecutive game in their 3-2 loss to Sporting Charleroi on Satu...

Aug 27, 2017