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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
Ejike Uzoenyi Says There Is No Turning Back Against Iran
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Ejike Uzoenyi Says There Is No Turning Back Against Iran

Enugu Rangers poster boy, Ejike Uzoenyi, spoke to <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b> shortly after he arrived Campinas to rejoin the Super Eagles, saying how he is looking forward to Nigeria&...

Jun 13, 2014
Nigeria Federation Insists Official Team Bus MUST Be Changed After Accident
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Nigeria Federation Insists Official Team Bus MUST Be Changed After Accident

A reckless driver has damaged one of the side mirrors of the team bus allocated to the Super Eagles by the World Cup organizers. <br /><br />Even though there was no significant damage to ...

Jun 13, 2014
Ejike Uzoenyi Happy To Rejoin Super Eagles
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Ejike Uzoenyi Happy To Rejoin Super Eagles

Enugu Rangers winger, Ejike Uzoenyi, has broken his silence regarding the circumstances surrounding his recall to the Super Eagles following the unfortunate injury suffered by Monaco defender Elderson...

Jun 12, 2014
Ahmed Musa Glad To Recover From Injury
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Ahmed Musa Glad To Recover From Injury

CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa has expressed delight over his recovery from the injury he suffered towards the end of the season. <br /><br />It was earlier thought the Nigeria internatio...

Jun 12, 2014
Kenneth Omeruo Resumes Full Training With Super Eagles
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Kenneth Omeruo Resumes Full Training With Super Eagles

As previously revealed by this portal, Kenneth Omeruo, the youngest player in the Super Eagles squad, only suffered a slight knock and is available for selection against Iran next week.<br /><...

Jun 12, 2014
Super Eagles Train For Two And A Half Hours In First Practice Session
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Super Eagles Train For Two And A Half Hours In First Practice Session

The Super Eagles first training session held at Est&aacute;dio Brinco de Ouro on Wednesday afternoon lasted for two and a half hours, beginning at exactly 1600 hours local time and ended in th...

Jun 12, 2014
Stephen Keshi : I Never Spoke To Anyone About Echiejile
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Stephen Keshi : I Never Spoke To Anyone About Echiejile

Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has denied quotes credited to him by a local daily on Tuesday regarding injured Elderson Echiejile.<br /><br />The newspaper had reported that he put his foot...

Jun 11, 2014
Chelsea Loanee, Kenneth Omeruo Laughs Off Talk He Will Miss Iran Clash
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Chelsea Loanee, Kenneth Omeruo Laughs Off Talk He Will Miss Iran Clash

Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has laughed off talk that he will not be fit for the clash against Iran on Monday, June 16.<br /><br />Having missed the Super Eagles last exhibition match ag...

Jun 11, 2014
NFF Request For Nigerian DJ To Entertain Eagles On June 27
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NFF Request For Nigerian DJ To Entertain Eagles On June 27

The Nigeria Football Federation are confident the Super Eagles will advance beyond the first round of the World Cup that they have arranged for a disc jokey to entertain the squad two days after the f...

Jun 10, 2014
Fanendo Adi Named MLS Player Of The Week
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Fanendo Adi Named MLS Player Of The Week

Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi has been recognized for his imperious display against Real Salt Lake this past weekend, after he was named Major League Soccer Player of the Week for the 14th roun...

Jun 10, 2014
Enugu Rangers CEO: No Letter From NFF or Keshi Recalling Ejike Uzoenyi
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Enugu Rangers CEO: No Letter From NFF or Keshi Recalling Ejike Uzoenyi

Enugu Rangers supremo, Paul Chibuzor, has quickly reacted to reports in the media that Ejike Uzoenyi has been reinstated in the 23 - man roster and will travel to Brazil this evening.<br /><b...

Jun 10, 2014
Super Eagles Depart For Sao Paulo Without Echiejile
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Super Eagles Depart For Sao Paulo Without Echiejile

The Nigeria World Cup delegation has flown out of Miami for Brazil, venue of the Fifa World Cup.<br /><br />Contrary to earlier reports, Elderson Echiejile was not part of the traveling pa...

Jun 10, 2014