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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
Nigeria Target Jordon Ibe Scores Wonder Goal As Liverpool Draw With Malaysia XI
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Nigeria Target Jordon Ibe Scores Wonder Goal As Liverpool Draw With Malaysia XI

Liverpool continued their preparations for the upcoming season with a friendly against Malaysia XI at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Friday afternoon.<br /><br />The big news as it concer...

Jul 24, 2015
Europa League Wrap: Etuhu, Udoji, Anene, Bentley, Ogunjimi And Eze Advance
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Europa League Wrap: Etuhu, Udoji, Anene, Bentley, Ogunjimi And Eze Advance

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b><b>&rsquo;s </b>editorial staff runs the rule over the Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in Thursday&rsquo;s Eu...

Jul 23, 2015
Champions League Wrap : Kingsley Madu Plays Full 90; Efe Ambrose Helps Celtic Qualify
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Champions League Wrap : Kingsley Madu Plays Full 90; Efe Ambrose Helps Celtic Qualify

It was a tale of mixed fortunes for Nigerian players that were in action for their European clubs in the second qualifying round of the Champions League on Wednesday night.<br /><br />Scot...

Jul 22, 2015
Similarities Of Sunday Oliseh Unveiling
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Similarities Of Sunday Oliseh Unveiling

Sunday Oliseh might have been unveiled on Wednesday last week but there were some similarities worthy of notification as the case may be. <br /><br /><u><b>THE ICONIC NUMBER (1...

Jul 22, 2015
Five Lessons Learned From Dream Team 2 - 1 Win Over Congo
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Five Lessons Learned From Dream Team 2 - 1 Win Over Congo

The Dream Team VI took on their Congolese counterparts at the Adokiye Amaisimeka Stadium Port Harcourt on Sunday, a match which saw the technical battle between our own Samson Siasia, and the French C...

Jul 22, 2015
Nigerian Kid Wonder James Uhuamure Bursts Through Chievo Youth Ranks
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Nigerian Kid Wonder James Uhuamure Bursts Through Chievo Youth Ranks

Italian Seria A side Chievo Verona are eagerly wanting to cash in on their 15-year old Nigerian-born prodigy, James Uhuamure, when the super kid striker comes of age,<b> allnigeriasoccer.com<...

Jul 22, 2015
Nnamdi Oduamdi Wants Sanliurfaspor Number Ten Jersey
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Nnamdi Oduamdi Wants Sanliurfaspor Number Ten Jersey

Nnamdi Oduamadi has not yet been handed a jersey number by his new club &#350;anl&#305;urfaspor but would love to wear the iconic number ten shirt. <br /><br />The Nigeria internat...

Jul 22, 2015
Samson Siasia Sends SOS To Kingsley Sokari, 4 Others
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Samson Siasia Sends SOS To Kingsley Sokari, 4 Others

Dream Team VI coach, Samson Siasia, has called - up five players to beef up his squad of the crucial African Under - 23 Championship qualifier against Congo in the first week of August.<br /><...

Jul 22, 2015
Man City Coach Manuel Pellegrini Reserves Special Praise For Iheanacho
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Man City Coach Manuel Pellegrini Reserves Special Praise For Iheanacho

Man City coach Manuel Pellegrini has hailed the performance of Kelechi Iheanacho in Tuesday&rsquo;s win (via penalties) over Roma&nbsp; at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.<br /><br />...

Jul 22, 2015
Nosa Igiebor Extends Scoring Streak In Champions League
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Nosa Igiebor Extends Scoring Streak In Champions League

Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv are through to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League after thrashing&nbsp; Hibernians 5 - 1 on Tuesday night. <br /><br />Over two ...

Jul 22, 2015
Abdul Sule Hails Appointment Of Oliseh as Eagles Coach
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Abdul Sule Hails Appointment Of Oliseh as Eagles Coach

Former Super Eagles defender, Abdul Sule has commended the Nigeria Football Federation on their decision to appoint Sunday Oliseh as the new handler of the senior nation team side.<br /><br /...

Jul 21, 2015
Tornio Pallo-47 Defender Jonathan Dunyin Issues Come And Get Me Plea To Samson Siasia
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Tornio Pallo-47 Defender Jonathan Dunyin Issues Come And Get Me Plea To Samson Siasia

Finnish - based Nigerian- born player Jonathan Dunyin has expressed optimism on the abilities of the National U-23 team (Dream Team VI) to overcome their Congolese counterpart in the second leg qualif...

Jul 21, 2015