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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
Eddy Onazi Clears Himself Of Match Fixing Allegations
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Eddy Onazi Clears Himself Of Match Fixing Allegations

In a series of Tweets, Nigeria international Eddy Onazi has maintained his innocence, insisting that he does not plan to influence the outcome of matches at the World Cup. <br /><br />Brit...

Jun 1, 2014
Chelsea Turn Down Inter Milan Request For Mikel
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Chelsea Turn Down Inter Milan Request For Mikel

As reported by the <i>Daily Mirror</i>, Chelsea have turned down a request by Inter Milan to temporarily acquire Super Eagles star John Obi Mikel.<br /><br />It is assumed the ...

Jun 1, 2014
Eddy Onazi Meets With Agent That Claims He Can Influence World Cup Games
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Eddy Onazi Meets With Agent That Claims He Can Influence World Cup Games

Ahead of the World Cup scheduled to begin in Brazil on June 12, an undercover reporter working for British newspaper, <font id="ext-gen31" style="font-size: 1.2em;"><a hre...

Jun 1, 2014
Iran Coach, Carlos Queiroz Announces 23 - Man Roster
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Iran Coach, Carlos Queiroz Announces 23 - Man Roster

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has named his 23-man squad for the World Cup but has included another player, Mohammad Reza Khanzadeh of Zob Ahan , on standby just in case fullback Hashem Beikzadeh fails t...

Jun 1, 2014
Obafemi Martins Nets Sixth Goal Of The Season
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Obafemi Martins Nets Sixth Goal Of The Season

Experienced Nigerian forward Obafemi Martins scored his fifth goal in eight MLS games, as Seattle Sounders thrashed Real Salt Lake 4 - 0 on Saturday. <br /><br />Pineda, Pappa and Barrett ...

Jun 1, 2014
Stephen Keshi Knows The Players That Will Grace The World Cup
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Stephen Keshi Knows The Players That Will Grace The World Cup

Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi says he is not losing sleep over the choice of players to grace the mundial which starts in Brazil in less than two weeks time.<br /><br />All 32 countries, i...

May 31, 2014
NFF Accuses Glo Of Contract Violation
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NFF Accuses Glo Of Contract Violation

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has accused its major sponsor, Globacom Nigeria Limited of reneging on their contractual terms by refusing to pay nearly two years of sponsorship fee to the foot...

May 30, 2014
Iran Hold Angola To 1 - 1 Draw In Friendly
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Iran Hold Angola To 1 - 1 Draw In Friendly

On Friday, Group F opponents Iran shared the spoils with Angola at Hartberg Stadium in their penultimate tune- up game ahead of the World Cup.<br /><br />The Africans took the lead three m...

May 30, 2014
Nigeria U-15 Boys Emerge Champions Of Africa
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Nigeria U-15 Boys Emerge Champions Of Africa

Nigeria once again confirmed its status as the giant of Africa in football when its National U-15 boys secured the gold medal of the football event with a 3-1 victory over Swaziland at the Africa ...

May 30, 2014
Arsene Wenger Rates Super Eagles Ahead Of Bosnia, Tips African Champions For Second Round
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Arsene Wenger Rates Super Eagles Ahead Of Bosnia, Tips African Champions For Second Round

French coach of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, has tipped Argentina as nailed on favorites to get out of Group F and reach the knock out round of the World Cup. <br /><br />The experienced manage...

May 30, 2014
Kunle Odunlami Shakes Off Knock
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Kunle Odunlami Shakes Off Knock

Sunshine Stars defender Kunle Odunlami will only miss the World Cup if he is not selected by manager Stephen Keshi and not as a result of injury concerns. <br /><br />Recall that he had to...

May 30, 2014
Onyekachi Apam Tells Keshi : Yobo Should Start At The World Cup
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Onyekachi Apam Tells Keshi : Yobo Should Start At The World Cup

Out - of - favour Super Eagles center back, Onyekachi Apam, wants coach Stephen Keshi to include Joseph Yobo in the starting lineup at the World Cup because he has the experience to organize the l...

May 29, 2014