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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
Zambia FA Boss : WCQ Against Nigeria Is Do Or Die Game
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Zambia FA Boss : WCQ Against Nigeria Is Do Or Die Game

President of the Zambian FA, Andrew Kamanga, has stated that the October's World Cup qualifier against Nigeria is a must win match to ensure their qualification for the 2018 tournament in Russia.The S...

Sep 10, 2017
Nigerian Exports: Olayinka & Balogun Making Waves, Echiejile & Ebuehi Replaced, Bazee & Dennis Out
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Nigerian Exports: Olayinka & Balogun Making Waves, Echiejile & Ebuehi Replaced, Bazee & Dennis Out

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in games across Europe on Saturday, September 9.Former Nigeria U23 invitee Peter Olayinka continues to make waves in the Belgian top-flight ...

Sep 10, 2017
Dele-Bashiru Brothers, Kigbu, Ogbeta Named In Man City's UYL Roster
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Dele-Bashiru Brothers, Kigbu, Ogbeta Named In Man City's UYL Roster

The administrative body for association football in Europe, UEFA, have published Manchester City's squad list for the UEFA Youth League, with four players of Nigerian parentage included.Dele-Bashiru b...

Sep 9, 2017
Ifeanyi Ifeanyi Happy To Be Called Up For Super Eagles Duty
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Ifeanyi Ifeanyi Happy To Be Called Up For Super Eagles Duty

Super Eagles B central midfielder Ifeanyi Ifeanyi says he's humbled to be included in the team for the WAFU Cup tournament.Ifeanyi Ifeanyi shot into prominence after he helped the country's Under-20 t...

Sep 9, 2017
Leicester City Assessing Fitness Of Iheanacho Ahead Of Chelsea Clash
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Leicester City Assessing Fitness Of Iheanacho Ahead Of Chelsea Clash

Leicester City are monitoring the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho before their Premier League clash against Chelsea at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, September 9.The Nigeria international managed on...

Sep 8, 2017
'Oyibo Combination' Balogun And Ekong: A Delight To Watch
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'Oyibo Combination' Balogun And Ekong: A Delight To Watch

The Super Eagles central defense hasn't really been stable for sometime, due to factors ranging from quality, instability and lack of understanding.We had the luxury of picking players like Christian ...

Sep 8, 2017
The Search For The Next Super Eagles Predator
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The Search For The Next Super Eagles Predator

There was a time, from 1989 to 1994, when Nigeria's national team had an abundance of good strikers, and ex-Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof had nothing but quality options to pick from when choos...

Sep 8, 2017
Super Eagles Left Back Position: A Puzzle Yet To Be Solved
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Super Eagles Left Back Position: A Puzzle Yet To Be Solved

I probably should bow my head down for not raising this issue for sometime but there is always time to bring up this issue.However like the proverbial saying, it is better late than never.First and fo...

Sep 7, 2017
Dele Alampasu : Many People Did Not Believe In Ezenwa But He Proved Them Wrong
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Dele Alampasu : Many People Did Not Believe In Ezenwa But He Proved Them Wrong

CD Feirense goalkeeper Dele Alampasu was full of praise for Ikechukwu Ezenwa on the back of his performances in the two World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in Uyo and Yaounde.In a no-holds-barred in...

Sep 7, 2017
Done Deal : 2010 World Cup Star Kalu Uche Joins Delhi Dynamos FC
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Done Deal : 2010 World Cup Star Kalu Uche Joins Delhi Dynamos FC

Indian Super League outfit Delhi Dynamos FC have announced the signing of Nigeria international Kalu Uche ahead of the Indian Super League season.Uche has played in India before for FC Pune City, for ...

Sep 7, 2017
Super Eagles Striker Samuel Flies Out To Perm With CSKA Moscow Squad
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Super Eagles Striker Samuel Flies Out To Perm With CSKA Moscow Squad

Aaron Samuel has returned to the Russian capital after he was called up to represent Nigeria in the recent World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon.The Super Eagles striker has been named in CSKA Moscow'...

Sep 7, 2017
Iwobi May Return Against Bournemouth, Wenger Hints
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Iwobi May Return Against Bournemouth, Wenger Hints

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that Alex Iwobi could return to the match day squad when his side host Bournemouth on game week four in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 9.The...

Sep 7, 2017