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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
Michael Olaitan Makes Losing Debut For FC Twente As Tyronne Ebuehi Is Benched
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Michael Olaitan Makes Losing Debut For FC Twente As Tyronne Ebuehi Is Benched

Olympiakos loanee Michael Olaitan made his league debut for FC Twente but could not prevent his club from losing 4 - 1 to ADO Den Haag in their first home game of the new season.<br /><br /&g...

Aug 16, 2015
Austria Vienna Striker Kayode Olanrewaju Returns To Scoring Ways
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Austria Vienna Striker Kayode Olanrewaju Returns To Scoring Ways

Kayode Olanrewaju got back to scoring ways after netting a brace in Austria Vienna&rsquo;s 5 - 1 thrashing of Mattersburg on match day five in the Austrian Bundesliga.<br /><br />In ba...

Aug 15, 2015
Abiola Dauda Tips Chelsea Loanee Solanke To Be A Big Success At Vitesse
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Abiola Dauda Tips Chelsea Loanee Solanke To Be A Big Success At Vitesse

Vitesse Arnhem striker Abiola Dauda has stated that he has been mesmerized by the skills and commitment of England youth international Dominic Solanke at training.<br /><br />Touted to be ...

Aug 15, 2015
Nathan Delfouneso Saves Blackburn Rovers From Defeat As Hope Akpan Makes Debut
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Nathan Delfouneso Saves Blackburn Rovers From Defeat As Hope Akpan Makes Debut

Nathan Delfouneso netted his second goal of the season across all competitions as Blackburn Rovers shared the spoils with Huddersfield in the second round of matches in the English Championship on Sat...

Aug 15, 2015
Friday Europe Round Up : Michael Babatunde Injured On Debut; Enyeama Notches Shutout
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Friday Europe Round Up : Michael Babatunde Injured On Debut; Enyeama Notches Shutout

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> takes a look at how Nigerian players fared for their respective clubs in the matches that took place across Europe on Friday.<br /><br /><u>&l...

Aug 15, 2015
Austin Okocha Reflects On Turning 42 Years
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Austin Okocha Reflects On Turning 42 Years

Retired Nigeria international and Bolton Wanderers legend Austin Okocha has reflected on turning a year older on Friday, August 14.<br /><br />Born in Enugu in 1973, he has suggested that ...

Aug 14, 2015
Alex Iwobi Hoping To Break Into Arsenal First Team
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Alex Iwobi Hoping To Break Into Arsenal First Team

Alex Iwobi has admitted that it won&rsquo;t be plain - sailing to break into the starting line-up of Arsenal but hopes to get some games under his belt for the first team in the Capital Cup.<br...

Aug 14, 2015
Olarenwaju Kayode Laments Loss To Rapid Vienna In Wiener Derby
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Olarenwaju Kayode Laments Loss To Rapid Vienna In Wiener Derby

Austria Vienna striker <span class="name">Olarenwaju Kayode</span><span class="ml4"> has expressed his disappointment over the 5 - 2 loss to Rapid Vienna in the W...

Aug 13, 2015
Wednesday European Leagues Wrap : Defenders Efe Ambrose And Oshaniwa Feature; Olaitan And Akanji Fail To Debut
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Wednesday European Leagues Wrap : Defenders Efe Ambrose And Oshaniwa Feature; Olaitan And Akanji Fail To Debut

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performance of Nigerian players that were involved in action for their respective teams on Wednesday.<br /><br />We begin in Holland at ...

Aug 12, 2015
Iheanacho And Musa Yahaya Missing As Siasia Names Provisional Roster For All - Africa Games
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Iheanacho And Musa Yahaya Missing As Siasia Names Provisional Roster For All - Africa Games

Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has called up 31 players for a get - together ahead of the All-Africa Games, in Brazzaville, Congo.<br /><br />The competition is not listed on Fifa&r...

Aug 12, 2015
League Cup Round Up : Nedum Onuoha, Jabo Ibehre,Dieseruvwe And Obika On Target
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League Cup Round Up : Nedum Onuoha, Jabo Ibehre,Dieseruvwe And Obika On Target

A number of players eligible to represent Nigeria were on target in the Football League Cup on Tuesday night.<br /><br /> <div class="ply tright name"> Carlisle United bea...

Aug 12, 2015
Odion Ighalo Joins Obafemi Martins, Victor Obinna And Samuel Etoo In History Books
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Odion Ighalo Joins Obafemi Martins, Victor Obinna And Samuel Etoo In History Books

After netting against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, Nigeria international Odion Ighalo entered the history books as the fifth African to score in three of Europe&rsquo;s top 5 leagues...

Aug 11, 2015