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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
Elderson Echiejile Reinstated In 23 - Man Squad?
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Elderson Echiejile Reinstated In 23 - Man Squad?

Earlier reportedly dropped from the World Cup party as a result of a muscle injury, Elderson Echiejile might have been reinstated in the 23 - man squad, the print edition of The Nation is reporting.&l...

Jun 10, 2014
Tension Brewing Between Emmanuel Emenike And John Obi Mikel In Eagles Camp
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Tension Brewing Between Emmanuel Emenike And John Obi Mikel In Eagles Camp

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com </b>can confirm that all is not well at the Super Eagles camp ahead of their first game in the mundial against Iran. <br /><br />There is tension brewin...

Jun 9, 2014
NFF Supremo, Aminu Maigari : Super Eagles Will Not Disappoint In Brazil
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NFF Supremo, Aminu Maigari : Super Eagles Will Not Disappoint In Brazil

NFF supremo, Aminu Maigari, believes the Super Eagles will justify their rating as African champions at the World Cup despite failing to win any of their tune - up games.<br /><br />It is ...

Jun 9, 2014
FCT Coaches Rally Round Stephen Keshi
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FCT Coaches Rally Round Stephen Keshi

The FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association has expressed optimism on the abilities of&nbsp; Coach Stephen Keshi to lead the Super Eagles to an outstanding performance at the 2014 ...

Jun 8, 2014
Fanendo Adi, Obafemi Martins Grab Brace In MLS
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Fanendo Adi, Obafemi Martins Grab Brace In MLS

FC Copenhagen loanee Fanendo Adi notched up his second consecutive brace away from home in the MLS, as Portland Timbers defeated Real Salt Lake 3 - 1 on Saturday.<br /><br />The former Dyn...

Jun 8, 2014
Eskisehirspor , Sivasspor Kicked Out Of Europa League
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Eskisehirspor , Sivasspor Kicked Out Of Europa League

Despite playing in the final of the Turkish Cup final last term,&nbsp; EskiÅŸehirspor have been kicked out of the 2014 - 2015 UEFA Europa League for running foul of Article 2(07)g of the Re...

Jun 8, 2014
Ex USA Youth - Teamer, William John: Eagles Will Show Their True Colours In Brazil
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Ex USA Youth - Teamer, William John: Eagles Will Show Their True Colours In Brazil

Former USA youth - teamer and AZAL midfielder, William Oluremi John, was on the podium when Nigeria clashed with United States on Saturday.<br /><br />The Super Eagles will head to Brazil ...

Jun 8, 2014
Echiejile Out For Three Weeks, Uzoenyi To Replace Him In World Cup Roster
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Echiejile Out For Three Weeks, Uzoenyi To Replace Him In World Cup Roster

Monaco fullback Elderson Echiejile has been ruled out of the World Cup with a muscle injury sustained in the Super Eagles last friendly against Greece.<br /><br />And the Nigeria Football ...

Jun 7, 2014
England Based Trio To Lead Eagles Attack Against United States
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England Based Trio To Lead Eagles Attack Against United States

Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama will be in between the pipes, just as he did in the last friendly against Greece, for the Super Eagles last warm-up game against United States in Florida this evening.&...

Jun 7, 2014
Godfrey Oboabona : We Are Going To Make Nigerians Happy
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Godfrey Oboabona : We Are Going To Make Nigerians Happy

Rizespor central defender, Godfrey Oboabona, is playing safe and has refused to stick out his neck to predict the outcome of the meeting between Nigeria and Team USA in Florida on Saturday evening.<...

Jun 7, 2014
Musa, Echiejile Certain To Miss USA Clash
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Musa, Echiejile Certain To Miss USA Clash

CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa and Monaco fullback Elderson Echiejile will miss the friendly against United States in Florida later today. <br /><br />Both players picked up injuries in th...

Jun 7, 2014
Yobo, Onazi Say World Cup Is A Totally Different Ball Game
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Yobo, Onazi Say World Cup Is A Totally Different Ball Game

Ahead of the start of the World Cup in Brazil next week, Joseph Yobo and Eddy Onazi have proclaimed that the results of the Super Eagles exhibition matches are not a true reflection of their preparati...

Jun 6, 2014