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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
Europa League Round Up : Chuks Akabueze Features For Odd Grenland, Akpan Benched Against West Ham
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Europa League Round Up : Chuks Akabueze Features For Odd Grenland, Akpan Benched Against West Ham

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performances of Nigerians players in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night.<br /><br />Kennedy Eriba was in action for 56 minutes as ...

Jul 17, 2015
Aaron Samuel Disappointed Despite Bagging Brace For Guangzhou R&F
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Aaron Samuel Disappointed Despite Bagging Brace For Guangzhou R&F

Aaron Samuel had mixed feelings about Guangzhou R&amp;F &rsquo;s 2 - 2 draw with Guizhou Renhe in the Chinese Super League on Thursday. <br /><br />The Nigeria international was de...

Jul 16, 2015
Evelyn Nwabuoku Vows Super Falcons Will Qualify For Olympic Games
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Evelyn Nwabuoku Vows Super Falcons Will Qualify For Olympic Games

Super Falcons skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku has stated that the team will compensate Nigerians by qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games after missing out on the London even three years ago.<br /><b...

Jul 16, 2015
Nwankwo Kanu Canvasses Support For Oliseh, Eulogizes Keshi
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Nwankwo Kanu Canvasses Support For Oliseh, Eulogizes Keshi

Nwankwo Kanu has celebrated the appointment of ex Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Sunday Oliseh as the new coach of the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation.<br /><br />The ex Arsenal...

Jul 16, 2015
Alex Iwobi Pleased To Play Alongside Chuba Akpom
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Alex Iwobi Pleased To Play Alongside Chuba Akpom

Nigeria target Alex Iwobi was pleased to be named in the starting line - up alongside childhood pal Chuba Akpom for Arsenal&rsquo;s pre - season clash against Singapore XI, which ended 4 - 0 in fa...

Jul 15, 2015
Austin Okocha Excited About Arsenal Striker Alex Iwobi Display Against Singapore XI
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Austin Okocha Excited About Arsenal Striker Alex Iwobi Display Against Singapore XI

Ex Nigeria skipper Austin Okocha was impressed with the performance of his nephew, Alex Iwobi, in Arsenal&rsquo;s 4 - 0 defeat of Singapore XI so much so that he took to social media to express hi...

Jul 15, 2015
Official : Sunday Oliseh Hired As Nigeria Coach For The Next Three Years
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Official : Sunday Oliseh Hired As Nigeria Coach For The Next Three Years

With a statement on its official website, the Nigeria Football Federation has disclosed the length of contract signed with ex Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh, without stating the financial terms.<...

Jul 15, 2015
New Nigeria Coach Oliseh Shuts The Door On Aluko, Akpan, Oshaniwa And Ukoh
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New Nigeria Coach Oliseh Shuts The Door On Aluko, Akpan, Oshaniwa And Ukoh

One of the salient points picked during Wednesday morning&rsquo;s unveiling of Sunday Oliseh as the new manager of the Super Eagles is a revelation from the ex Juventus midfielder, stating that he...

Jul 15, 2015
Godwin Kanu Denies Ex Arsenal Hero Nwankwo Kanu Has Abandoned Extended Family Ala Emmanuel Adebayor
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Godwin Kanu Denies Ex Arsenal Hero Nwankwo Kanu Has Abandoned Extended Family Ala Emmanuel Adebayor

Nwankwo Kanu&rsquo;s elder brother, Godwin Kanu, has vehemently denied accusations that the retired Nigeria international is not fending for his extended family based in Imo State.<br /><...

Jul 15, 2015
Ex Juventus And Ajax Amsterdam Midfielder Sunday Oliseh To Be Unveiled As Nigeria Coach Today
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Ex Juventus And Ajax Amsterdam Midfielder Sunday Oliseh To Be Unveiled As Nigeria Coach Today

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced through official sources that there is no going back as regards to the appointment of ex Juventus and Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Sunday Oliseh as coach of ...

Jul 15, 2015
UEFA Champions League Wrap : Igiebor On Target For Maccabi Tel Aviv, AS Trencin Duo Kingsley Madu And Rabiu Ibrahim Make Champions League Debut
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UEFA Champions League Wrap : Igiebor On Target For Maccabi Tel Aviv, AS Trencin Duo Kingsley Madu And Rabiu Ibrahim Make Champions League Debut

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

Jul 14, 2015
Rashidi Yekini Foundation Thanks LMC For Adopting Award
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Rashidi Yekini Foundation Thanks LMC For Adopting Award

Following the League Management Company&rsquo;s pronouncement, naming&nbsp; the highest goalscorer award for the Nigeria Professional Football League after Super Eagles legend, the Rashidi Yek...

Jul 14, 2015