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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
Champions League Wrap : Efe Ambrose Makes 26th Appearance, Elderson Echiejile Goes Distance For Monaco
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Champions League Wrap : Efe Ambrose Makes 26th Appearance, Elderson Echiejile Goes Distance For Monaco

 Maccabi Tel Aviv are poised to qualify for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League following their 2 - 2 draw with one of the Cinderella teams in European club competitions in the last ...

Aug 19, 2015
Champions League : Nosa Igiebor, Elderson Echiejile Make Starting Line-up
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Champions League : Nosa Igiebor, Elderson Echiejile Make Starting Line-up

Manager Leonardo Jardim has named Nigeria international Elderson Echiejile in his starting XI for tonight<span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;s Champions ...

Aug 19, 2015
Former NFF President Sani Lulu Asks For PTF To Make Public How Funds Were Disbursed
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Former NFF President Sani Lulu Asks For PTF To Make Public How Funds Were Disbursed

Former NFF President Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has reacted over a recent newspaper publication that the defunt Presidential Task Force on the 2010 FIFA World Cup expended almost =N=650 million on the...

Aug 19, 2015
Injury Rules David Obiazor And Nelson Ogbonnaya Out Of Nigeria Vs Tanzania
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Injury Rules David Obiazor And Nelson Ogbonnaya Out Of Nigeria Vs Tanzania

Heartland FC players David Obiazor and Nelson Ogbonnaya will not be selected in the final 23 - man squad for an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania, the NFF has confirmed through its...

Aug 19, 2015
Obafemi Martins Delighted To Make MLS Team Of The Week
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Obafemi Martins Delighted To Make MLS Team Of The Week

Seattle Sounders star Obafemi Martins was pleased to be named to the MLS Team of the Week on his return to action after spending two months on the sidelines. <br /><br />The CenturyLink Fi...

Aug 19, 2015
Champions League Wrap : Eddy Onazi Makes Debut, Ahmed Musa Racks Up 1,334 Minutes Of Action
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Champions League Wrap : Eddy Onazi Makes Debut, Ahmed Musa Racks Up 1,334 Minutes Of Action

Eddy Onazi made his first - ever appearance in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night as hosts Lazio narrowly defeated Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 0&nbsp; in their play - offs first l...

Aug 18, 2015
Godfrey Oboabona Insists Super Eagles Young Defenders Will Cope In Tanzania
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Godfrey Oboabona Insists Super Eagles Young Defenders Will Cope In Tanzania

Rizespor<span class=\"body1\"><span class=\"body1\"></span></span><span class=\"body1\"><span class=\"body1\">&rsquo;s &...

Aug 18, 2015
Rumours That Anzhi Makhachkala Midfielder Lukman Haruna Is Injured Shot Down
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Rumours That Anzhi Makhachkala Midfielder Lukman Haruna Is Injured Shot Down

Lukman Haruna did not feature for Anzhi Makhachkala in their last game in the Russian Premier League, fueling speculation that he may still be carrying a knock. <br /><br />The Nigeria nat...

Aug 18, 2015
Werder Bremen Striker Anthony Ujah Says Nigeria Will Beat Tanzania With Caliber Of Players Invited
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Werder Bremen Striker Anthony Ujah Says Nigeria Will Beat Tanzania With Caliber Of Players Invited

In - form Werder Bremen striker Anthony Ujah was pleased that he was one of the 18 foreign - based professionals invited for the African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Tanzania, having miss...

Aug 18, 2015
Monday Europe Round - Up : Godfrey Oboabona And Obiora Nwankwo Go Full 90 As Will John Surfaces In Finland
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Monday Europe Round - Up : Godfrey Oboabona And Obiora Nwankwo Go Full 90 As Will John Surfaces In Finland

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performances of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs on Monday in the European leagues.<br /><br /><u>&...

Aug 18, 2015
Izunna Uzochukwu Will Celebrate Super Eagles Call - Up IF Nigeria Beat Tanzania
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Izunna Uzochukwu Will Celebrate Super Eagles Call - Up IF Nigeria Beat Tanzania

Amkar Perm midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu was pleased to receive his first - ever Nigeria call - up ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in 18 days time.<br /><br />...

Aug 18, 2015
Sylvester Igboun Happy To Be Recognized By A Great Coach, Sunday Oliseh
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Sylvester Igboun Happy To Be Recognized By A Great Coach, Sunday Oliseh

FC Ufa new recruit Sylvester Igboun has nothing but praise for Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh after the former Ajax Amsterdam midfielder included him in the first roster announced since he took ov...

Aug 17, 2015