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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
Croatian Manager : Bosnia Are Seven Miles Ahead Of Nigeria
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Croatian Manager : Bosnia Are Seven Miles Ahead Of Nigeria

<span class="notranslate">Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team have the same travel plan as their opponents on Saturday, Nigeria.<br /><br />The Dragons will leave their ba...

Jun 19, 2014
Super Eagles Train For One Hour On Wednesday, Leave For Cuiaba Today
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Super Eagles Train For One Hour On Wednesday, Leave For Cuiaba Today

The Super Eagles held their last training session on Wednesday evening, 24 hours before their departure to Cuiaba, where they face the Dragons in their penultimate Group F fixture.<br /><br /...

Jun 19, 2014
Sammy Ameobi May Get Nigeria Call Up After World Cup
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Sammy Ameobi May Get Nigeria Call Up After World Cup

The <a href="http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/sammy%20ameobi">Chronicle </a>is reporting that&nbsp;Newcastle United striker Sammy Ameobi, younger brother of Super Eag...

Jun 18, 2014
Valere Houandinou : The Next Two Group Matches Will Be Very Difficult
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Valere Houandinou : The Next Two Group Matches Will Be Very Difficult

Stephen Keshi&rsquo;s assistant, Valere Houandinou, has pointed out that Nigeria must defeat Bosnia on Saturday to get their World Cup campaign back on track, following the shock goalless draw wit...

Jun 18, 2014
Rizespor Defender, Godfrey Oboabona To Sit Out Bonsia Game Due To Foot Injury
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Rizespor Defender, Godfrey Oboabona To Sit Out Bonsia Game Due To Foot Injury

Rizespor stopper Godfrey Oboabona will sit out Nigeria&rsquo;s second Group F fixture against Bosnia on Saturday as he is not expected to recover from a foot injury, team officials have disclosed....

Jun 17, 2014
Vincent Enyeama Not Disappointed Spectators Booed Both Teams
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Vincent Enyeama Not Disappointed Spectators Booed Both Teams

Super Eagles custodian, Vincent Enyeama, was not disappointed that the spectators that witnessed the clash between Nigeria and Iran at Est&aacute;dio Joaquim Am&eacute;rico Guimar&atilde;e...

Jun 17, 2014
Bosnia Sends Spy To Run The Rule Over Super Eagles
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Bosnia Sends Spy To Run The Rule Over Super Eagles

Bosnia and Herzegovina manager Safet Susic had been praying for the outcome of the match between two of his next opponents, Nigeria and Iran, to end in a draw and he got his wish after both teams play...

Jun 17, 2014
John Obi Mikel Urges Eagles To Stand Up And Be Counted
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John Obi Mikel Urges Eagles To Stand Up And Be Counted

Nigeria remain winless in nine World Cup games following their shocking 0 - 0 draw with Iran on Monday evening.<br /><br />Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been doing some soul search...

Jun 17, 2014
Keshi Names Starting Eleven To Face Iran
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Keshi Names Starting Eleven To Face Iran

Stephen Keshi has nominated 11 players for Nigeria&rsquo;s opening World Cup fixture against Iran at Arena da Baixada on Monday afternoon.<br /><br />As expected, World Cup veteran Vin...

Jun 16, 2014
Nwankwo Kanu Spends Time With Super Eagles Ahead World Cup Opener
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Nwankwo Kanu Spends Time With Super Eagles Ahead World Cup Opener

The Super Eagles received an important guest before leaving for Arena da Baixada, where they take on Iran in their opening World Cup fixture this evening. <br /><br />Former Arsenal and Aj...

Jun 16, 2014
Vedad Ibisevic Eyes Nigeria Scalp
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Vedad Ibisevic Eyes Nigeria Scalp

Vedad Ibisevic etched his name in Bosnia and Hezegovonia folklore, netting the first ever goal scored by the country at the World Cup. <br /><br />Five minutes to the end of the encounter ...

Jun 16, 2014
Ajimobi Opens World Cup Viewing Centers Across Oyo State
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Ajimobi Opens World Cup Viewing Centers Across Oyo State

For Soccer fans in Ibadan and other part of the major cities in the state not to be left out the on-going 2014 FIFA World Cup&rsquo;s bliss, the Executive Governor of the State Senator Abiola Ajim...

Jun 16, 2014