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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
Ahmed Musa Makes Cameo Appearance As CSKA Win Premier League
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Ahmed Musa Makes Cameo Appearance As CSKA Win Premier League

Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi can breathe a sigh of relief after one of his sure bankers for the World Cup, Ahmed Musa  returned to action as CSKA Moscow took on Lokomotiv in the last fixture...

May 15, 2014
Dele Aiyenugba To See Out Contract At Demoted Bnei Yehuda
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Dele Aiyenugba To See Out Contract At Demoted Bnei Yehuda

Following their demotion to the second - tier of Israeli football, Bnei Yehuda want to discard several players on the payroll due to the imminent drop in revenue next term.<br /><br />Acco...

May 15, 2014
Kenneth Omeruo Reveals He Sticks To Oboabona Like Glue On And Off The Pitch
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Kenneth Omeruo Reveals He Sticks To Oboabona Like Glue On And Off The Pitch

Chelsea starlet Kenneth Omeruo reckons that he has a good understanding with his central defensive partner Godfrey Oboabona, having played with him at Sunshine Stars of Akure few years back.<br /&g...

May 15, 2014
Kenneth Otigba Insists He Deserves Spot In Heerenveen First Team
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Kenneth Otigba Insists He Deserves Spot In Heerenveen First Team

Heerenveen central defender Kenneth Otigba is grateful to Marco Van Basten for giving him a first team opportunity at the start of the season though he fell down the pecking order this calender year.&...

May 14, 2014
Granada Striker, Isaac Success To Arrive Nigeria On Saturday
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Granada Striker, Isaac Success To Arrive Nigeria On Saturday

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> understands that Isaac Success is a major doubt for Sunday&rsquo;s important La Liga clash against Real Valladolid.<br /><br />With only 38 poin...

May 14, 2014
Fit Again Ahmed Musa Trains Without Limitation
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Fit Again Ahmed Musa Trains Without Limitation

According to the official website of CSKA Moscow, Ahmed Musa&rsquo;s rehabilitation went according to the doctors predictions.<br /><br />On Wednesday morning, he practiced without any...

May 14, 2014
CFR Cluj Striker Derick Ogbu Delighted To Score Match Winner
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CFR Cluj Striker Derick Ogbu Delighted To Score Match Winner

24 - year - old Derick Chuka Ogbu has shared his thoughts and impressions on Monday night&rsquo;s game between CFR Cluj and Brasov which ended 1 - 0 in favour of&nbsp; the home team.<br /&g...

May 13, 2014
Dominic Solanke, Joseph Mbong On Target In UEFA Under 17 Championship
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Dominic Solanke, Joseph Mbong On Target In UEFA Under 17 Championship

The Young Three Lions have qualified for the semifinals of the UEFA Under 17 Championship currently being staged in Malta after coming from one goal down to defeat Turkey 4 - 1 on Monday.<br />&...

May 13, 2014
Maurice Edu Makes Team USA Provisional Squad, As Onyewu Is Ignored
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Maurice Edu Makes Team USA Provisional Squad, As Onyewu Is Ignored

USA manager, Jurgen Klinsmann published his provisional World Cup list made up of 30 players on Monday.<br /><br />It was always going to be a tough call for Klinsmann to include Oguchi On...

May 12, 2014
Gordon Strachan Names Squad For Nigeria Friendly
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Gordon Strachan Names Squad For Nigeria Friendly

Scotland manager, Gordon Strachan has unveiled his squad for the upcoming friendly against African champions, Nigeria in London on May 28. <br /><br />An analysis of the roster released on...

May 12, 2014
Enyeama Is Best African Goalie In France
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Enyeama Is Best African Goalie In France

Less than 24 hours after failing to land the award for Best Goalkeeper in Ligue 1, Nigeria international Vincent Enyeama has been selected as the Best African Player in Ligue 1, an award named after d...

May 12, 2014
Tijani Babangida Praises Keshi, NFF On Provisional World Cup List
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Tijani Babangida Praises Keshi, NFF On Provisional World Cup List

Taraba United Chairman, Tijani Babangida has praised the leadership of the Nigeria Federation as well as his former National team colleague, Stephen Keshi on the 30 - man provisional World Cup roster ...

May 12, 2014