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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
Roma Nigerian Right Back Nura In Line To Face Chelsea In Champions League
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Roma Nigerian Right Back Nura In Line To Face Chelsea In Champions League

AS Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco has included the promising Nigerian right back Nura Abdullahi in his 23-man Champions League squad-list submitted to UEFA following the conclusion of the summer tr...

Sep 5, 2017
Ola Aina Nominated For Hull City Player Of The Month Award
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Ola Aina Nominated For Hull City Player Of The Month Award

Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina is in the running to be named Hull City's Player of the Month for August 2017.The Chelsea loanee has been nominated for the accolade along with Polish winger Kamil Grosic...

Sep 5, 2017
Outstanding Super Eagles Defender Leon Balogun Says Thank You To Nigerians
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Outstanding Super Eagles Defender Leon Balogun Says Thank You To Nigerians

Super Eagles central defender Leon Balogun has taken to the social media to show his gratitude to soccer fans who kept on encouraging him during the double header with Cameroon.The FSV Mainz no-nonsen...

Sep 5, 2017
Super Eagles Coach Rohr : We Have One Foot In Russia
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Super Eagles Coach Rohr : We Have One Foot In Russia

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says he is happy with the performance of his squad after they were forced to a 1-1 draw by Cameroon on Monday night.The Super Eagles claimed one point against the Indomitable...

Sep 5, 2017
Moses Simon Reveals The Special Person He Dedicated Goal To
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Moses Simon Reveals The Special Person He Dedicated Goal To

KAA Gent star Moses Simon has taken to social media to reveal the special person he dedicated his 30th minute strike in the World Cup qualifier versus Cameroon to. Simon said the spirit of the team ag...

Sep 5, 2017
NFF Supremo : Everyone Called It The Group of Death, But We Are Alive
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NFF Supremo : Everyone Called It The Group of Death, But We Are Alive

NFF President Amaju Pinnick expressed confidence that the Eagles would wrap up the World Cup ticket when they host Zambia in Uyo next month.A 75th minute equaliser by Cameroon Vincent Aboubacar denied...

Sep 5, 2017
Super Eagles Report Cards Vs Cameroon : Moses Stars, Ezenwa Commanding, Balogun Versatile
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Super Eagles Report Cards Vs Cameroon : Moses Stars, Ezenwa Commanding, Balogun Versatile

A 75th minute equaliser by Cameroon Vincent Aboubacar denied Nigeria from collecting three points from their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Yaounde, as the riveting game on Monday night ended in a 1...

Sep 4, 2017
Moses Simon On Target As Nigeria Are Held By Cameroon In WCQ
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Moses Simon On Target As Nigeria Are Held By Cameroon In WCQ

A Vincent Aboubacar penalty 15 minutes from time saved Cameroon's blushes as they came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Nigeria.The match was a pulsating affair for the 2018 FIFA World qualif...

Sep 4, 2017
Half-Time Report Cameroon 0 Nigeria 1 : Simon Scores, Moses Skillful , Ighalo Assists
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Half-Time Report Cameroon 0 Nigeria 1 : Simon Scores, Moses Skillful , Ighalo Assists

Nigeria are on course to take a big step towards qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after Moses Simon put the Super Eagles ahead 1-0 against Cameroon in Yaounde.The KAA Gent forward was on-hand...

Sep 4, 2017
Rohr Names Starting XI : Moses, Ndidi, Mikel Start, Ola Aina & Iheanacho On The Bench
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Rohr Names Starting XI : Moses, Ndidi, Mikel Start, Ola Aina & Iheanacho On The Bench

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has made no changes to his starting line-up for Monday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon.Changchun Yatai striker Odion Ighalo passed a late fitness...

Sep 4, 2017
Exclusive: Ighalo Passes Fitness Test, Named In Starting XI Against Cameroon
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Exclusive: Ighalo Passes Fitness Test, Named In Starting XI Against Cameroon

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Watford star Odion Ighalo has been named in the starting eleven for Monday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon in Yaounde.Nigeria medics ...

Sep 4, 2017
Victor Moses, Wilfred Ndidi, Balogun Named In CAF Starting XI For Match Day Three
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Victor Moses, Wilfred Ndidi, Balogun Named In CAF Starting XI For Match Day Three

The performances of three Nigerian stars in the World Cup qualifier against Cameroon at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium last Friday have not gone unnoticed, with Confederation of African Fo...

Sep 4, 2017