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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
Rolo Zapata Tips Group F Winner For World Cup Semis
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Rolo Zapata Tips Group F Winner For World Cup Semis

Argentinian coach Rolo Zapata has opined that the winner of Group F - which pits Argentina, Nigeria, Bosnia and Iran - has been handed an easy route qualifying for the semifinals of the World Cup. <...

May 20, 2014
Stanley Okoro Reveals He Is Set To Return To Almeria
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Stanley Okoro Reveals He Is Set To Return To Almeria

Former Golden Eaglets midfielder Stanley Okoro, who netted his second goal in the Bulgarian championship on the final day of the season, is set to return to Almeria, the player, himself, has revealed....

May 20, 2014
Iran Hold Belarus To 0 - 0 Draw In Tune Up Game
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Iran Hold Belarus To 0 - 0 Draw In Tune Up Game

Super Eagles Group F opponents Iran played a goalless draw with Belarus in Austria on Sunday in one of their tune - up matches ahead of the World Cup. <br /><br />The encounter between the...

May 19, 2014
Victor Obinna Grabs Brace For Chievo Verona
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Victor Obinna Grabs Brace For Chievo Verona

In their final Serie A fixture, Victor Obinna managed to score his first goals of the season for Chievo Verona as they defeated Inter Milan 2 - 1 .<br /><br />The Nigeria international joi...

May 19, 2014
Dominic Solanke On Target As England Qualify For Euro Under 17 Final
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Dominic Solanke On Target As England Qualify For Euro Under 17 Final

Highly rated Chelsea youth - teamer Dominic Solanke grabbed his third goal of the UEFA Under 17 Championship currently taking place in Malta as England defeated one of the tournament favorites Portuga...

May 19, 2014
Vincent Enyeama To Play Champions League Football Next Term
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Vincent Enyeama To Play Champions League Football Next Term

Vincent Enyeama will play in the Champions League again next season after Lille finished third in Ligue 1.<br /><br />Going into their last fixture against Lorient, Les Dogues had been com...

May 18, 2014
Minister of Sports, Dr. Danagogo Urges Under 15 Boys To Roll Up Their Sleeves
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Minister of Sports, Dr. Danagogo Urges Under 15 Boys To Roll Up Their Sleeves

Nigeria face Botswana, DR Congo and Tanzania in group A of the football event at the African Youth Games, Gaborone, 2014 which holds between May 22nd and May 31st in Botswana.<br /><br />A...

May 17, 2014
Edin Dzeko Absent As Bosnia Begin Training For World Cup
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Edin Dzeko Absent As Bosnia Begin Training For World Cup

Direct rivals for a second round World Cup ticket, Bosnia Herzegovina officially started preparations for the showpiece event at the training base in Hrasnica on Friday, May 16.<br /><br />...

May 17, 2014
Agent Reveals Nigeria Federation Are Sweating To Secure Isaac Success Release
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Agent Reveals Nigeria Federation Are Sweating To Secure Isaac Success Release

The Nigeria Football Federation are in a race against the clock to secure the release of Granada starlet Isaac Success for the important African Youth Championship qualifying fixture against Tanzania ...

May 17, 2014
Fenerbahce Release Emmanuel Emenike For World Cup
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Fenerbahce Release Emmanuel Emenike For World Cup

Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike was omitted from the Fenerbahce squad that beat Kayserispor 2 - 0 in their final Super League game that took place on Friday evening.<br /><br />Havi...

May 16, 2014
Finnish Cup Winners, RoPS Support Campaign To Bring Back Our Girls
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Finnish Cup Winners, RoPS Support Campaign To Bring Back Our Girls

Finnish Cup winners RoPS have joined the global campaign to create awareness for the release of Nigerian girls abducted by Islamic militants.<br /><br />Recall that last month, precisely A...

May 16, 2014
Super League Most In - form Striker, John Utaka Thanks Coach, Teammates
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Super League Most In - form Striker, John Utaka Thanks Coach, Teammates

Statistically, Sivasspor attacker John Utaka is the most in - form marksman in the Turkey , having notched up 7 goals in his last 6 matches in the Super League. <br /><br />No other strike...

May 15, 2014