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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
Battle Of Pointe - Noire: Bring It On, Says Samson Siasia
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Battle Of Pointe - Noire: Bring It On, Says Samson Siasia

Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia was brimming with confidence ahead of his team&rsquo;s departure to Pointe - Noire for the African Under 23 Championship qualifier against Congo this weekend.<...

Jul 31, 2015
Europa League Wrap: Anene, Udoji Win As Hot Prospect Ugwu Chukwuma Makes Debut
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Europa League Wrap: Anene, Udoji Win As Hot Prospect Ugwu Chukwuma Makes Debut

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com </b>reviews the performances of Nigerian players&nbsp; in the third qualifying round of the Europa League on Thursday night. <br /><br />Ex Flying E...

Jul 30, 2015
Editorial : Five Things That Prove Oliseh Is Already Ticking The Right Boxes
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Editorial : Five Things That Prove Oliseh Is Already Ticking The Right Boxes

It is no longer news that Sunday Oliseh has been chosen as the Super Eagles Coach. Even though he has not handled a game in charge, he has done some things that would be worthy of note. <br />&l...

Jul 30, 2015
NFF Supremo Pinnick Motivates Super Falcons Ahead Of Crunch Tie With Equatorial Guinea
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NFF Supremo Pinnick Motivates Super Falcons Ahead Of Crunch Tie With Equatorial Guinea

NFF President Amaju Pinnick has charged the Super Falcons to go all out for victory when they confront Equatorial Guinea on Sunday in an Olympic qualifier.<br /><br />The African champions...

Jul 30, 2015
Aaron Eyoma Shines In Arsenal 4 - 2 Win Over Celtic
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Aaron Eyoma Shines In Arsenal 4 - 2 Win Over Celtic

London - born Aaron Eyoma was in action for the Arsenal Under 19s on Wednesday as they recorded a 4 - 2 win over Celtic at the Durban Under-19 International Tournament taking place in South Africa.<...

Jul 30, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur Trainee Musa Yahaya Omitted As Siasia Names 20 - Player Roster For Battle Of Pointe-Noire
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Tottenham Hotspur Trainee Musa Yahaya Omitted As Siasia Names 20 - Player Roster For Battle Of Pointe-Noire

Tottenham Hotspur trainee Musa Yahaya was omitted as Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia named a 20 - man roster for the upcoming African Under 23 Championship against Congo .<br /><br />But...

Jul 30, 2015
Champions League Wrap : Efe Ambrose Benched; Manuel Akanji Fails To Debut For FC Basel
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Champions League Wrap : Efe Ambrose Benched; Manuel Akanji Fails To Debut For FC Basel

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the Champions League games that were played on Wednesday night with special reference to Nigerian players.<br /><br />Scottish champions Gla...

Jul 29, 2015
Panthinaikos Midfielder Abdul Ajagun Fancies Champions League Chances Against Club Brugge
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Panthinaikos Midfielder Abdul Ajagun Fancies Champions League Chances Against Club Brugge

Panathinaikos midfielder Abdul Ajagun says The Greens will do everything in their power to qualify for the next round of the Champions League after their narrow 2- 1 win against Club Brugge on Tuesday...

Jul 29, 2015
Flying Eagles Midfielder Obinna Nwobodo Back On His Feet
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Flying Eagles Midfielder Obinna Nwobodo Back On His Feet

Nigeria youth international Obinna Nwobodo will return to the country on Friday after completing his rehabilitation for anterior cruciate ligament tear. <br /><br />The Enugu Rangers midfi...

Jul 29, 2015
Champions League Wrap : Kehinde Fatai On Target Against CSKA Moscow; Igiebor Ends Scoring Streak
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Champions League Wrap : Kehinde Fatai On Target Against CSKA Moscow; Igiebor Ends Scoring Streak

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performances of Nigerian players that were in action for the respective clubs in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.<br /><br />...

Jul 28, 2015
Osmanlispor Release Umar Aminu For Olympic Team Clash Vs Congo
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Osmanlispor Release Umar Aminu For Olympic Team Clash Vs Congo

<span class="st">Osmanlispor </span>striker Umar Aminu has started training with the Olympic National Team ahead of their trip to Pointe Noire for the African Under 23 Championsh...

Jul 28, 2015
Five Lessons Learned From Falconets Win Over Liberia
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Five Lessons Learned From Falconets Win Over Liberia

The Nigerian female Under 20 national team, the Falconets, were on top of their game as they defeated their Liberia U-20 female counterpart on Saturday with a very convincing display. <br /><...

Jul 28, 2015