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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
Jordan Ibe Delighted After Scoring First International Hat- Trick
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Jordan Ibe Delighted After Scoring First International Hat- Trick

England youth - teamer Jordan Ibe was overjoyed after scoring his first hat -trick in an international match, as the England Under 19s thrashed their Montenegro counterparts 6 - 0 in a European U19 Ch...

May 26, 2014
Moses Odubajo Disappointed About Missing Out On Promotion Despite Wonder Strike
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Moses Odubajo Disappointed About Missing Out On Promotion Despite Wonder Strike

Leyton Orient winger Moses Odubajo has stated that his wonder strike against Rotherham United in the League One play - off final on Sunday is not a thing of joy to him, having lost to their rivals on ...

May 26, 2014
Timothy Anjembe Admits Defense Is Hoang Anh Achilles Heel
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Timothy Anjembe Admits Defense Is Hoang Anh Achilles Heel

Speaking after netting his 15th goal of the season, Timothy Anjembe has stated that Hoang Anh are not amongst the early contenders for the Vietnamese title because they have shortcomings in other depa...

May 26, 2014
Abiola Dauda Delighted After Red Star Belgrade FINALLY Win The Title
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Abiola Dauda Delighted After Red Star Belgrade FINALLY Win The Title

With a game to spare, Red Star Belgrade are the champions of Serbia after the 4 - 2 home win over OFK Beograd on Sunday.<br /><br />Swedish - Nigerian forward Abiola Dauda, whose goals con...

May 26, 2014
EXCLUSIVE : Super Eagles To Train At Motspur Park Ahead Scotland Friendly
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EXCLUSIVE : Super Eagles To Train At Motspur Park Ahead Scotland Friendly

Ahead of the showdown with Scotland on Wednesday, May 28, the Nigeria delegation arrived London, venue of the match today, Sunday. <br /><br />While in the United Kingdom, the Super Eagles...

May 25, 2014
Falcons On Brink Of AWC Qualification After Thrashing Rwanda
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Falcons On Brink Of AWC Qualification After Thrashing Rwanda

At the Umuganda Stadium on Saturday, Nigeria beat hosts Rwanda 4 - 1 to take a healthy lead into the return leg of their African Women&rsquo;s Championship qualifying fixture.<br /><br /&...

May 25, 2014
Flying Eagles Make Light Work Of Tanzania In AYC Qualifier
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Flying Eagles Make Light Work Of Tanzania In AYC Qualifier

Six - time winners, the Flying Eagles, thrashed Tanzania 4 - 1 to advance to the third qualifying round of the African Youth Championship billed to be staged in Senegal next March.<br /><br /...

May 25, 2014
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Federation Match Agent,Jairo Pachon Rules Out Nigeria - Algeria Friendly
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Federation Match Agent,Jairo Pachon Rules Out Nigeria - Algeria Friendly

Jairo Pachon, the match agent of the Nigeria Football Federation, has poured cold water on reports in the Algerian Press that the Super Eagles will trade tackles with the Algerian National Team in a t...

May 24, 2014
Sammy Showers Praise On Big Brother, Shola Ameobi
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Sammy Showers Praise On Big Brother, Shola Ameobi

Newcastle United forward Sammy Ameobi, 22, has showered praise on his own brother, Shola, for being the perfect role model to him.<br /><br />On Friday, it was confirmed that the Nigeria i...

May 23, 2014
Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast Storm Ogun For Frenage International Tourney
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Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast Storm Ogun For Frenage International Tourney

Ibadan based Frenage Soccer Academy, A Square Sports International and Ogun State Football Association have joined hands to organize maiden Under-13/Under-16 International Soccer Tourney tagged &l...

May 23, 2014
Chigozie Obasi Off To Spain For Deportivo La Coruna Test
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Chigozie Obasi Off To Spain For Deportivo La Coruna Test

Nigeria youth - teamer Chigozie Obasi picked up his visa last Friday from the Spanish embassy, and will depart Lagos today with his agent, Oliver Noah to Spain, where he has been scheduled to test and...

May 23, 2014
Isaac Success To Miss Tanzania Game
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Isaac Success To Miss Tanzania Game

Granada forward Isaac Success will be conspicuously missing from the starting lineup when the Flying Eagles square off with Tanzania in the return leg of the African Youth Championship qualifiers.<...

May 23, 2014