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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
Anthony Ujah Pleased To Score On Official Debut For Werder Bremen
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Anthony Ujah Pleased To Score On Official Debut For Werder Bremen

Anthony Ujah&rsquo;s pre - season form for Werder Bremen came under scrutiny on Saturday afternoon when The River Islanders tackled W&uuml;rzburger Kickers in the DFB Cup (2 - 0).<br />&...

Aug 8, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho To Sport Number 72 Kit For Manchester City
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Kelechi Iheanacho To Sport Number 72 Kit For Manchester City

English Premier League vice - champions Manchester City have announced their squad number list for the 2015 - 2016 season.<br /><br />Manchester City have re-confirmed that Nigeria U20 int...

Aug 8, 2015
Five Nigerian Talents Tipped To Break Into The First Team Of European Clubs
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Five Nigerian Talents Tipped To Break Into The First Team Of European Clubs

As the pre-season draws to a conclusion, there are some Nigerian youngsters that have made their mark in the pre-season games and are likely to be given a chance in the first team. <br /><br ...

Aug 8, 2015
Reading Midfielder Hope Akpan Retains Number 16 Shirt
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Reading Midfielder Hope Akpan Retains Number 16 Shirt

Ahead of their first competitive fixture of the season against Birmingham City, Championship club Reading have announced their squad numbers.<br /><br />Nigeria international Hope Akpan ha...

Aug 8, 2015
Fanendo Adi Breaks His Single - Season Scoring Record
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Fanendo Adi Breaks His Single - Season Scoring Record

<font size="3">In a Major League Soccer game involving two Nigerian players, Fanendo Adi scored the winner as Portland Timbers struggled tto beat Kennedy Igboananike&rsquo;s Chicag...

Aug 8, 2015
Dream Team VI Star Oghenekaro Etebo Pleased To Get Super Eagles Call - Up
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Dream Team VI Star Oghenekaro Etebo Pleased To Get Super Eagles Call - Up

Warri Wolves attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has expressed his delight at his invitation to the national team by new Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh.<br /><br />The former Udinese...

Aug 7, 2015
Adeniji Thanks Oliseh For Super Eagles Call - Up, Aims to Break NPFL Goal Record
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Adeniji Thanks Oliseh For Super Eagles Call - Up, Aims to Break NPFL Goal Record

Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, leading marksman Tunde Adeniji has thanked new Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh for giving him the opportunity to prove himself in the senior national team....

Aug 7, 2015
Sunday Oliseh To Run The Rule Over Kingsley Sokari, Gbolahan Salami And Solomon Kwambe At Super Eagles Get - together
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Sunday Oliseh To Run The Rule Over Kingsley Sokari, Gbolahan Salami And Solomon Kwambe At Super Eagles Get - together

Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has selected 23 players based in the domestic championship for a national team get - together ahead of&nbsp; the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania. <...

Aug 7, 2015
Nigeria Draw USA, Chile And Croatia In Fifa Under 17 World Cup
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Nigeria Draw USA, Chile And Croatia In Fifa Under 17 World Cup

Defending champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, have discovered the opponents they will face in the group stage of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup which will be hosted by Chile from 17 October &nd...

Aug 7, 2015
Obinna Nwobodo Thanks NFF For Footing Medical Bills
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Obinna Nwobodo Thanks NFF For Footing Medical Bills

Once again, Nigeria Under 20 international Obinna Nwobodo has thanked the Nigeria Football Federation for footing his medical bills. <br /><br />He has just returned from Qatar, where he u...

Aug 6, 2015
Super Eagles Rated 53rd Best National Team By Fifa
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Super Eagles Rated 53rd Best National Team By Fifa

On Thursday morning, Fifa published on its official website the latest rankings of national teams.<br /><br />Compared to their position last month, the Super Eagles have climbed four sp...

Aug 6, 2015
Nosa Igiebor Rated Highly In Maccabi Tel Aviv Win Vs Viktoria Plzen
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Nosa Igiebor Rated Highly In Maccabi Tel Aviv Win Vs Viktoria Plzen

Nosa Igiebor was the second best player on the pitch on Wednesday in Maccabi Tel Aviv<span class=\"\\&quot;body1\\&quot;\">&rsquo;s Champions League game against </span&...

Aug 6, 2015