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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
Watford Loanee Uche Ikpeazu Rues Draw Against Getafe
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Watford Loanee Uche Ikpeazu Rues Draw Against Getafe

Watford loanee Uche Ikpeazu, 20, was delighted to feature in Port Vale&rsquo;s 2 -2 draw with Getafe on Saturday.<br /><br />However, the Anglo - Nigerian attacker, who was given a run...

Jul 28, 2015
Obafemi Martins Doubtful To Face Vancouver Whitecaps
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Obafemi Martins Doubtful To Face Vancouver Whitecaps

Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid has provided an update on the injury situation of his trusted striker Obafemi Martins.<br /><br />The former Nigeria international has not kicked a ball ...

Jul 28, 2015
Lukman Haruna Opens Anzhi Makhachkala Account After 105 Minutes
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Lukman Haruna Opens Anzhi Makhachkala Account After 105 Minutes

In his second appearance in the Russian Premier League, Anzhi Makhachkala number ten Lukman Haruna was on target against Lokomotiv Moscow at the Anzhi-Arena (Kaspiysk) on Monday night.<br /><...

Jul 27, 2015
Kayode Olanrewaju Pleased To Make Debut For Austria Vienna In The Bundesliga
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Kayode Olanrewaju Pleased To Make Debut For Austria Vienna In The Bundesliga

Former Flying Eagles star <span style="" data-icon="null" data-select="group" data-group="all" data-fulltext="Kayode&nbsp;Olanrewaju" data-text...

Jul 26, 2015
Emmanuel Adesanya Becomes Women League Secretary
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Emmanuel Adesanya Becomes Women League Secretary

The Secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation has redeployed former Secretary of the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNWL) Emmanuel Adesanya to the Nigeria Women Football League as the Secretary.<b...

Jul 26, 2015
Aaron Samuel And Agent Shoot Down Ankle Injury Reports
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Aaron Samuel And Agent Shoot Down Ankle Injury Reports

Aaron Samuel and his intermediary, Atta Aneke, have dismissed reports that the Guangzhou R&amp;F forward has suffered an ankle injury.<br /><br />Seven minutes into the Chinese Super L...

Jul 26, 2015
Victor Moses Stars In Chelsea Win Against PSG
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Victor Moses Stars In Chelsea Win Against PSG

Chelsea defeated French champions Paris Saint-Germain on penalties on match day three of the International Champions Cup in Charlotte.<br /><br />Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic&am...

Jul 26, 2015
Sunday Oliseh Satisfied With Outcome Of World Cup Draw
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Sunday Oliseh Satisfied With Outcome Of World Cup Draw

Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has shared his thoughts and impressions on the World Cup draw that took place in St Petersburg on Saturday afternoon. <br /><br />The Super Eagles, who have mis...

Jul 25, 2015
Falconets Show No Mercy In Win Over Liberia
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Falconets Show No Mercy In Win Over Liberia

The Falconets ran out comfortable winners over the Liberian Under 20 National Team in a Fifa Under 20 World Cup qualifier on Saturday evening. <br /><br />Nigeria took a four - goal lead i...

Jul 25, 2015
Alex Iwobi Pleased To Score First Arsenal Goal
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Alex Iwobi Pleased To Score First Arsenal Goal

Alex Iwobi was pleased to score his maiden goal for Arsenal in their 6 - 0 win against Lyon at the Emirates Cup on Saturday.<br /><br />Aside his 35th minute goal, the ex England youth int...

Jul 25, 2015
Siasia Wields Big Stick On Effiong As Sokari Beats Deadline
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Siasia Wields Big Stick On Effiong As Sokari Beats Deadline

Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia wielded the big stick on Abia Warriors defender Ndifreke&lrm; Effiong for failing to report to camp before Friday&rsquo;s deadline, stating he should forget a...

Jul 25, 2015
Asisat Oshoala Out Of Action For At Least Two Months With Knee Injury
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Asisat Oshoala Out Of Action For At Least Two Months With Knee Injury

Liverpool and Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala could spend at least two months on the sidelines due to a knee injury.<br /><br />The 20 - year - old had to be substituted after 53 minutes in...

Jul 24, 2015