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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
Nwankwo Kanu Hails Dream Team And His Beloved Arsenal
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Nwankwo Kanu Hails Dream Team And His Beloved Arsenal

Nwankwo Kanu has congratulated Nigeria<span class=\"body1\">&rsquo;s Olympic National Team for qualifying for the CAF Under 23 Championship, after defeating Congo 2 - 1 on aggregat...

Aug 2, 2015
Olarenwaju Kayode Pleased To Get Off The Mark For Austria Vienna
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Olarenwaju Kayode Pleased To Get Off The Mark For Austria Vienna

Austria Vienna attacker Olarenwaju Kayode has expressed his happiness at scoring on his home debut in his side<span class="body1">&rsquo;s 3 - 1 defeat of Rheindorf Altach in the B...

Aug 2, 2015
African Champs Crash Out Of 2016 Olympic Games Qualifiers
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African Champs Crash Out Of 2016 Olympic Games Qualifiers

Nigeria will not be represented at the 2016 Summer Olympics women&rsquo; s football tournament after crashing out of the qualifiers following a 2 - 1 loss to one of the emergent powerhouses of Afr...

Aug 2, 2015
Dream Team Come Out Unscathed Against Congo; Qualify For CAF Under 23 Championship
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Dream Team Come Out Unscathed Against Congo; Qualify For CAF Under 23 Championship

The Dream Team VI have qualified for the CAF Under 23 Championship after drawing goalless with Congo in the away leg of their qualifier in Pointe - Noire on Sunday evening.<br /><br />The ...

Aug 2, 2015
Etim Esin, UK Scouts Arrive Ibadan For Frenage Soccer Summit
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Etim Esin, UK Scouts Arrive Ibadan For Frenage Soccer Summit

Ex-Super Eagles&rsquo; playmaker, Etim Esin and England based Strive Sports Management have landed at the Lead City University, the venue of &lsquo;2015 Frenage Soccer Summit scheduled to comm...

Aug 2, 2015
Community Shield : Arsenal Striker Alex Iwobi In Line To Make Official Debut ; Mikel And Moses Benched
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Community Shield : Arsenal Striker Alex Iwobi In Line To Make Official Debut ; Mikel And Moses Benched

Both Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger have named their starting line - ups for the Community Shield at Wembley.<br /><br />The big news as it concerns Nigerian fans is that Dream Team VI ta...

Aug 2, 2015
Taiwo Awoniyi, Kingsley Sokari And Aminu Umar Benched As Siasia Names Starting XI For Battle Of Pointe - Noire
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Taiwo Awoniyi, Kingsley Sokari And Aminu Umar Benched As Siasia Names Starting XI For Battle Of Pointe - Noire

Dream Team VI manager, Samson Siasia, has announced his starting line-up for the CAF Under 23 Championship qualifier against Congo in Pointe - Noire on Sunday afternoon.<br /><br />Niger...

Aug 2, 2015
EXCLUSIVE : HJK Helsinki Target Taye Taiwo Departs Finland After Refusing To Play Friendly Against Liverpool
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EXCLUSIVE : HJK Helsinki Target Taye Taiwo Departs Finland After Refusing To Play Friendly Against Liverpool

Taye Taiwo sensationally departed Finland on Sunday morning without signing a contract with HJK Helsinki, the defender&rsquo;s intermediary Tekin Birinci has informed <b>allnigeriasoccer.com...

Aug 2, 2015
Nosa Igiebor : I Did Not Sleep After The Loss To Viktoria Plzen
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Nosa Igiebor : I Did Not Sleep After The Loss To Viktoria Plzen

Nosa Igiebor is still disappointed that Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 2 - 1 to Viktoria Plzeň in the first leg of both teams third qualifying round fixture in the Champions League, and has admitted he...

Aug 2, 2015
Dream Team Midfielder Musa Yahaya Starts Training With Tottenham Hotspur
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Dream Team Midfielder Musa Yahaya Starts Training With Tottenham Hotspur

Nigeria Under 20 international Musa Yahaya has returned to London just in time before the start of the new season.<br /><br />The attacking midfielder made his debut for the Olympic Nation...

Aug 1, 2015
Mikel Retains Chelsea Number 12 Shirt, Moses Handed Number 20
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Mikel Retains Chelsea Number 12 Shirt, Moses Handed Number 20

English Premier League champions Chelsea have confirmed their shirt numbers for the new season.<br /><br />Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has retained his number 12 jersey while Vict...

Aug 1, 2015
Maroof Yusuf Pleased To Win Title With Zamalek In First Season
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Maroof Yusuf Pleased To Win Title With Zamalek In First Season

Maroof Yusuf has spoken of his delight at Zamalek winning their first Egyptian Premier League title since the 2003 - 2004 season. <br /><br />The 23 - year - old joined <i>The Royal ...

Aug 1, 2015