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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
Kalmar Surprised By News That Liverpool Are On The Brink Of Signing Awoniyi
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Kalmar Surprised By News That Liverpool Are On The Brink Of Signing Awoniyi

Kalmar FF are surprised by news that Liverpool are set to snap up Nigerian whizkid Taiwo Awoniyi.<br /><br />Kalmar have a pre-contract with the teen, who was expected to sign with the Swe...

Aug 11, 2015
Nigeria Federation Confirms Friendly With Niger Next Month
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Nigeria Federation Confirms Friendly With Niger Next Month

The Super Eagles will tackle their Nigerien counterparts in an exhibition game in Port Harcourt on September 8, the NFF has disclosed via a press release.<br /><br />The Federation are in ...

Aug 11, 2015
Monday Europe Round Up : Iheanacho Fails To Debut For Man City; Paul Onuachu On Target For FC Midtjylland
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Monday Europe Round Up : Iheanacho Fails To Debut For Man City; Paul Onuachu On Target For FC Midtjylland

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> runs the rule on the Nigerian players that were in action for the European teams on Monday in their respective leagues. <br /><br />The main focus b...

Aug 10, 2015
Amobi Okugo Thanks Sporting KC Fans After Impressing On Debut
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Amobi Okugo Thanks Sporting KC Fans After Impressing On Debut

Former United States youth international Amobi Okugo has made his maiden appearance for Sporting KC in the MLS following his switch from Orlando City, and it came against Toronto in the last round of ...

Aug 10, 2015
Europe Round Up : Leke James, Bentley On Target As Odemwingie, Igboun, Fatai, Ezekiel Fire Blanks
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Europe Round Up : Leke James, Bentley On Target As Odemwingie, Igboun, Fatai, Ezekiel Fire Blanks

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performance of Nigerian players that were in action on Sunday for their European clubs.<br /><br />West Ham shocked Arsenal 2 - 0 at the...

Aug 9, 2015
Obafemi Martins Set To Miss Ninth Game In A Row
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Obafemi Martins Set To Miss Ninth Game In A Row

Obafemi Martins will not return to action when Seattle Sounders tackle Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS on Sunday evening.<br /><br />The Nigeria international did not travel with the squad t...

Aug 9, 2015
Wolves Young Star Dominic Iorfa Targets More Wins
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Wolves Young Star Dominic Iorfa Targets More Wins

Wolverhampton defender Dominic Iorfa has targeted more wins after assisting his club defeat Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 in their first game in the Championship on Saturday.<br /><br />The Engla...

Aug 9, 2015
Uche Ikpeazu Pleased With Performance Against Crewe Alexandra
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Uche Ikpeazu Pleased With Performance Against Crewe Alexandra

Uche Ikpeazu was unhappy that Port Vale walked away from the Alexandra Stadium with a point after playing out a goalless draw with his former club, Crewe Alexandra, in both teams opening game of the n...

Aug 9, 2015
San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder Fatai Alashe Sees Red For The First Time In MLS
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San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder Fatai Alashe Sees Red For The First Time In MLS

United States Under - 23 international Fatai Alashe was red- carded for the first time in the MLS on Sunday morning as his team San Jose Earthquakes lost their tenth game of the season.<br /><...

Aug 9, 2015
Ike Ugbo Sends Warning To England World Cup Opponents After Scoring Hat - trick Vs Norwich
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Ike Ugbo Sends Warning To England World Cup Opponents After Scoring Hat - trick Vs Norwich

<font size="3">Chelsea Under- 18s began the season on winning note after thrashing Norwich City 4 - 1 away from home on Saturday.<br /><br />The Blues star performer at Col...

Aug 9, 2015
John Ogu Picks Up Training Ground Injury
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John Ogu Picks Up Training Ground Injury

Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder John Ogu picked up a training - ground injury on Saturday and will not be selected for tomorrow&rsquo;s game in the Toto Cup against Hapoel Ra&rsquo;anana. <br ...

Aug 8, 2015
Omeruo On Target For New Club
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Omeruo On Target For New Club

New Tarxien Rainbows signing Lucky Omeruo assisted his new employer defeat Melita 2 - 0 in a pre - season competition, the St Andrews Summer Friendship Cup.<br /><br />The former ADO Den H...

Aug 8, 2015