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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
Chelsea Loanee Delighted To Score First Premier League Goal Against The Eagles
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Chelsea Loanee Delighted To Score First Premier League Goal Against The Eagles

Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham has expressed happiness after netting his first Premier League goal in the colours of Swansea City in their 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.The England U21...

Aug 26, 2017
Rohr Handed Injury Boost As Iheanacho Returns To Leicester City Squad
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Rohr Handed Injury Boost As Iheanacho Returns To Leicester City Squad

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr received good news on Saturday evening after one of the strikers he has named in his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon made Leicester City's matchday squad....

Aug 26, 2017
Another Injury Blow: French-Based Striker Pulls Out Of Cameroon Squad To Face Nigeria
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Another Injury Blow: French-Based Striker Pulls Out Of Cameroon Squad To Face Nigeria

Angers SCO striker Karl Toko Ekambi will miss Cameroon's double header against Nigeria early next month after initially making the 23-man roster announced on Friday, August 25.Angers SCO manager St&ea...

Aug 26, 2017
Oghenekaro Etebo Announces Arrival Date In Super Eagles Camp
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Oghenekaro Etebo Announces Arrival Date In Super Eagles Camp

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo will beat the deadline for the players summoned for the World Cup qualifier against Cameroon to arrive in Abuja....

Aug 26, 2017
Porto Striker Aboubakar Headlines Cameroon 23-Man Roster To Face Nigeria (Full List)
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Porto Striker Aboubakar Headlines Cameroon 23-Man Roster To Face Nigeria (Full List)

Coach of the Indomitable Lions, Hugo Broos, has announced the roster for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria in Uyo and Yaounde.The squad list is headlined by the in-form Porto striker V...

Aug 25, 2017
Recuperating Akpeyi Arrives Nigeria On Saturday Morning, Ahead Of WCQ Vs Cameroon
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Recuperating Akpeyi Arrives Nigeria On Saturday Morning, Ahead Of WCQ Vs Cameroon

Recuperating Chippa United star Daniel Akpeyi is expected to be one of the first players to arrive the Super Eagle camp in Uyo, ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Cameroon next Friday.Allniger...

Aug 25, 2017
Cameroon's Top Striker Ruled Out Of World Cup Qualifiers Against Nigeria
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Cameroon's Top Striker Ruled Out Of World Cup Qualifiers Against Nigeria

Former Tottenham Hotspur star Clinton N'Jie will definitely not travel with the Indomitable Lions to Uyo next week for their World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles.The center forward is expected...

Aug 25, 2017
Cameroon National Team GK Humiliated Again By Nigerian Striker, Concedes 3 Goals
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Cameroon National Team GK Humiliated Again By Nigerian Striker, Concedes 3 Goals

Rosenborg new boy Samuel Adegbenro is firing on all cylinders after his transfer to the Norwegian powerhouse this month, with the striker scoring again in the Europa League on Thursday night.The forme...

Aug 25, 2017
Nigerian Federation : We Cannot Afford To Make Any Mistakes Against Cameroon
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Nigerian Federation : We Cannot Afford To Make Any Mistakes Against Cameroon

Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Sanusi Muhammed is confident that Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 World Cup is non negotiable.Dr. Sanusi admitted that, though Nigeria did n...

Aug 24, 2017
Solanke, Abraham, Lookman, Tomori & Onomah Included In England U21 Squad
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Solanke, Abraham, Lookman, Tomori & Onomah Included In England U21 Squad

The English Football Association have announced England's U21s squad for the upcoming UEFA U21 Championship qualifiers against the Netherlands and Latvia, with five players of Nigerian descent include...

Aug 24, 2017
Tayo Edun Rewarded After Starring At U19 EURO, Earns England U20 Call Up
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Tayo Edun Rewarded After Starring At U19 EURO, Earns England U20 Call Up

Versatile Fulham midfielder Tayo Edun has been rewarded for his outstanding performance for the Young Lions at the 2017 European U19 Championship, after he was called up to the U20 squad for the first...

Aug 24, 2017
Chelsea Midfielder Dubbed The New Mikel, Spurs Defender Named In England Squads
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Chelsea Midfielder Dubbed The New Mikel, Spurs Defender Named In England Squads

Two players of Nigerian descent have been included in the latest England U18 and U19 squads for the upcoming international friendlies.Tottenham Hotspur versatile defender Timothy Eyoma has been promot...

Aug 24, 2017