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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
Vincent Enyeama Says Players, NFF Not At Daggers Drawn Over Appearance Fees
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Vincent Enyeama Says Players, NFF Not At Daggers Drawn Over Appearance Fees

Ahead of the eagerly anticipated clash against Iran, Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama has played down reports that members of the Super Eagles were at daggers drawn with the Nigeria Federation over ap...

Jun 16, 2014
Joseph Yobo : I Think People Will Be Surprised
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Joseph Yobo : I Think People Will Be Surprised

Ahead of the Iran clash, Fenerbahce central defender Joseph Yobo has taken stock of the quality of players in the Super Eagles, and reckons the team will live up to their billing as continental champi...

Jun 16, 2014
Stephen Keshi : Mikel Is A Great Player
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Stephen Keshi : Mikel Is A Great Player

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday after training, Stephen Keshi believes Nigeria have more than enough quality in the squad and will not rely on one individual. <br /><br />The Nige...

Jun 16, 2014
Victor Moses Says Iran Clash Is MUST Win
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Victor Moses Says Iran Clash Is MUST Win

<span style="" class="notranslate">Chelsea winger Victor Moses has spoken of the importance of the Super Eagles getting all three points when they clash with Iran at </spa...

Jun 15, 2014
Huge Crowd To Witness Nigeria - Iran Clash
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Huge Crowd To Witness Nigeria - Iran Clash

<span style="" class="notranslate">Bachir Omairi, an advisor of Clube Atl&eacute;tico Paranaense, has predicted that the crowd at </span><span style=""...

Jun 15, 2014
Hapoel Beer Sheva Begin Pre - Season Training Without Ejide
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Hapoel Beer Sheva Begin Pre - Season Training Without Ejide

Nigeria international Austin Ejide was not among the 28 players that began pre - season training with Hapoel Beer Sheva on Sunday morning.<br /><br />The goalkeeper has been given an exten...

Jun 15, 2014
Iran Coach, Carlos Queiroz To Unleash England Based Strikers On Eagles
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Iran Coach, Carlos Queiroz To Unleash England Based Strikers On Eagles

Coach of Iran, Carlos Queiroz will wait until the last minute before announcing the goalkeeper that will man the post against the Super Eagles on Monday. <br /><br />The experienced Portug...

Jun 15, 2014
Super Eagles Arrive Curitiba, Evening Training Starts 1630 Hours
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Super Eagles Arrive Curitiba, Evening Training Starts 1630 Hours

Nigeria delegation arrived Curitiba at 1300 hours local time for their meeting with Iran scheduled for next Monday at the Arena da Baixada. <br /><br />Within an hour of their arrival, the...

Jun 14, 2014
Super Eagles Depart For Curitiba 1255 Hours, To Train This Evening
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Super Eagles Depart For Curitiba 1255 Hours, To Train This Evening

The chartered flight taking the Nigeria squad to Curitiba is now airborne after departing the Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo at 1255 hours (1655 hours Nigeria time). <br /><br /&g...

Jun 14, 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan Sends Emissaries To Wish Eagles Success Before Iran Clash
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President Goodluck Jonathan Sends Emissaries To Wish Eagles Success Before Iran Clash

Peter Odemwingie has stated the reason why the Super Eagles started training one hour behind schedule on Friday evening.<br /><br />The open workout had been scheduled to begin precisely 1...

Jun 14, 2014
Kano Pillars Midfielder, Abdullahi Shehu Transfer To Al Orubah 99% Completed
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Kano Pillars Midfielder, Abdullahi Shehu Transfer To Al Orubah 99% Completed

Saudi Arabian Pro League side, Al Orubah, are close to wrapping up a deal for Kano Pillars midfielder Abdullahi Shehu, according to the Nigerian edition of Soccer Laduma, SL10.ng.<br /><br /&...

Jun 14, 2014
Super Eagles Set To Depart For Curitiba Early Afternoon, Hold Open Workout
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Super Eagles Set To Depart For Curitiba Early Afternoon, Hold Open Workout

The Super Eagles are in good spirits ahead of their opening game at the mundial against Iran on Monday afternoon.<br /><br />Going into that clash with the Asia powerhouse at Arena da Baix...

Jun 14, 2014