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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
ANS Runs The Rule Over Nigeria Target, Liverpool Winger Jordon Ibe
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ANS Runs The Rule Over Nigeria Target, Liverpool Winger Jordon Ibe

As the pre-season is still ongoing, clubs are engaging each other in friendly games in in preparation for the new season. <br /><br />A host of clubs were in action but we take a look at t...

Jul 21, 2015
Five Lessons Learned From Super Falcons 1 - 1 Draw With Equatorial Guinea
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Five Lessons Learned From Super Falcons 1 - 1 Draw With Equatorial Guinea

The Nigerian female national team the Super Falcons played out a 1 &ndash; 1 draw with their rivals Equatorial Guinea in the Olympic qualifier at the&nbsp; Abuja National stadium on Saturday. ...

Jul 20, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho Given All - Clear By Manchester City Coach After Hamstring Injury
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Kelechi Iheanacho Given All - Clear By Manchester City Coach After Hamstring Injury

Kelechi Iheanacho is primed to play his second pre - season game on Tuesday when Manchester City tackle AS Roma in the International Champions Cup.<br /><br />The 18 - year - old sat out t...

Jul 20, 2015
Noah Ojuola Confirms Talks With Qormi
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Noah Ojuola Confirms Talks With Qormi

Ex Nigeria Under 23s invitee Noah Ojuola has provided an update on his transfer situation amid reports linking him with an exit from St. George&rsquo;s in the coming days.<br /><br />A...

Jul 20, 2015
Super Sub Brown Ideye Scores Again For West Brom In Pre - Season
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Super Sub Brown Ideye Scores Again For West Brom In Pre - Season

Brown Ideye continues to impress for West Brom in their pre-season games ahead of their season opener against Manchester City at the Hawthorns on Monday, August 10.<br /><br />The Nigeria ...

Jul 20, 2015
Dream Team Walk Tight Rope After 2 -1 Win Against Congo
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Dream Team Walk Tight Rope After 2 -1 Win Against Congo

The Nigeria U23 national team, the Dream Team VI defeated their Congolese counterparts 2-1 in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games first leg match played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Su...

Jul 19, 2015
Coach Samson Siasia Names Starting XI Vs Congo
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Coach Samson Siasia Names Starting XI Vs Congo

Dream Team VI manager, Samson Siasia, has named his starting line-up for the CAF Under 23 Championship qualifier against Congo in Port Harcourt. <br /><br />Flying Eagles duo Taiwo Awoniyi...

Jul 19, 2015
Reasons Why Oliseh Was Chosen As Coach By NFF
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Reasons Why Oliseh Was Chosen As Coach By NFF

As the tenure of Stephen Keshi comes to an end, we look forward to a new coach who will take over the super Eagles possibly to greater height and possible return the glory day back to the National tea...

Jul 19, 2015
Seattle Sounders Striker Obafemi Martins Axed From MLS All-Star Roster
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Seattle Sounders Striker Obafemi Martins Axed From MLS All-Star Roster

Seattle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has been omitted from the 22- player 2015 AT&amp;T MLS All-Star Game roster despite being named in the Fan XI. <br /><br />The former Nigeria ...

Jul 19, 2015
Siasia Names Tottenham Hotspur Starlet Musa Yahaya And Taiwo Awoniyi In 18 - Man Squad
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Siasia Names Tottenham Hotspur Starlet Musa Yahaya And Taiwo Awoniyi In 18 - Man Squad

A day to the crucial CAF Under - 23 Championship qualifier against Congo , Dream Team VI manager Samson Siasia has announced his 18 - man squad for the game in Port Harcourt.<br /><br />Th...

Jul 18, 2015
Ahmed Musa Scores In CSKA Moscow Season Opener For Second Time In Three Seasons
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Ahmed Musa Scores In CSKA Moscow Season Opener For Second Time In Three Seasons

CSKA Moscow left it late but a goal from Ahmed Musa was enough to defeat Rubin Kazan 1 - 0 in both teams Russian Premier League opener.<br /><br />The Army Men had several chances to snatc...

Jul 18, 2015
Qatar Are Not Interested In Capping Imoh Ezekiel
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Qatar Are Not Interested In Capping Imoh Ezekiel

A member of the Royal Family and Qatar 2022 LOC, Sheikh Khalid Al Thani, has denied that the Asian country are interested in naturalizing Imoh Ezekiel to enable him play for them at the World Cup.<...

Jul 18, 2015