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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
Emem Eduok Happy To Return To Nigeria Team
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Emem Eduok Happy To Return To Nigeria Team

Esperance striker Emem Eduok has spoken of his happiness at being handed a recall to the national team after spending more than seven months in the international wilderness.<br /><br />In ...

Aug 17, 2015
Wolves Goalie Carl Ikeme Buzzing Over Super Eagles Call - Up
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Wolves Goalie Carl Ikeme Buzzing Over Super Eagles Call - Up

Wolverhampton Wanderers shot - stopper Carl Ikeme was buzzing after he was included in Nigeria&rsquo;s provisional squad list for an African Cup of Nations qualifier for the second time in his...

Aug 17, 2015
Obafemi Martins Named To MLS Team Of The Week, In Contention For Goal Of The Week
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Obafemi Martins Named To MLS Team Of The Week, In Contention For Goal Of The Week

Seattle Sounders attacker Obafemi Martins has been named to the Team of the Week for the latest round of matches in Major League Soccer.<br /><br />The panelists took notice of the two g...

Aug 17, 2015
New York Red Bulls Defender Matthew Olosunde Named To USA U17 Roster
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New York Red Bulls Defender Matthew Olosunde Named To USA U17 Roster

New York Red Bulls Academy starlet Matthew Olosunde is set to add to his international caps for the youth teams of the United States after he was named to a 20 - player roster for the 2015 U-17 Inter...

Aug 17, 2015
FC Ebedei Products, Sylvester Igboun and Izunna Uzochukwu Handed First Nigeria Call - Ups, As Oliseh Names 18 Pros For Tanzania Clash
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FC Ebedei Products, Sylvester Igboun and Izunna Uzochukwu Handed First Nigeria Call - Ups, As Oliseh Names 18 Pros For Tanzania Clash

Russian - based pair Sylvester Igboun and Izunna Uzochukwu are in line to make their long awaited international debut for Nigeria after Sunday Oliseh named them in his squad list for the African Cup o...

Aug 17, 2015
Kenneth Omeruo Delighted With Clean Sheet Against Gaziantepspor
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Kenneth Omeruo Delighted With Clean Sheet Against Gaziantepspor

Kenneth Omeruo helped Kasımpaşa goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson keep a clean sheet on his debut in the Turkish Super Lig.<br /><br />Everything went according to plan at t...

Aug 17, 2015
Obafemi Martins Marks Return From Injury With Brace
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Obafemi Martins Marks Return From Injury With Brace

Having spent two months on the sidelines, Obafemi Martins marked his return to the first team of Seattle Sounders by netting a brace in his side&rsquo;s 4 - 0 victory against Orlando City in the M...

Aug 17, 2015
Fasehun,Jorgor Back 2nd Oduduwa U-15 Soccer Tourney
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Fasehun,Jorgor Back 2nd Oduduwa U-15 Soccer Tourney

The second National Under-15 Soccer Championship instituted by Organization for Grassroots Sports Development (OGSD) to celebrate the Yoruba progenitor has attracted interest from the PDP gubernatoria...

Aug 17, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho Hails Man City Teammates After Win Vs Chelsea
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Kelechi Iheanacho Hails Man City Teammates After Win Vs Chelsea

Kelechi Iheanacho will have to wait until next weekend before he gets to find out if he would make his official debut for Manchester City.<br /><br />The attacker was an unused substitute ...

Aug 16, 2015
Emem Eduok Rues Loss To CS Hammam-Lif
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Emem Eduok Rues Loss To CS Hammam-Lif

Esperance striker Emem Eduok has rued his club<span class="body1">&rsquo;s surprise 2 - 1 loss to CS Hammam-Lif in the quarter- finals of the Tunisian Cup but he is hoping they wil...

Aug 16, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho Named On The Bench Against Chelsea
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Kelechi Iheanacho Named On The Bench Against Chelsea

Kelechi Iheanacho has been named on the bench for the second game in a row for Manchester City&rsquo;s clash against Chelsea in the English Premier League on Sunday afternoon.<br /><br /&...

Aug 16, 2015
Dream Debut For Emmanuel Emenike, Scores Brace In Super Cup
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Dream Debut For Emmanuel Emenike, Scores Brace In Super Cup

United Arab Emirates champions Al Ain, who are the most successful team in the Super Cup, won it again on Saturday after defeating Al Nasr 4 - 2.<br /><br />Nigeria international Emmanuel ...

Aug 16, 2015