‘Not really for Nigeria’ – Etim Esin on Ademola Lookman’s role

Former Nigerian international, Etim Esin has voiced his concerns regarding the lack of a genuine originative midfielder successful the Super Eagles.

He asserted that it was not the benignant of occupation for Ademola Lookman successful the nationalist squad adjacent though helium does it precise good for his nine side.

During his quality connected the Play Zone Podcast, Etim said that Nigeria continues to deficiency a accepted fig 10 akin to himself, Henry Nwosu, and Jay-Jay Okocha.

“I judge we are inactive successful hunt of that creatively talented midfield player.

“Lookman fits into that category, but not wholly for Nigeria.

“At his club, helium executes that relation exceptionally well, but erstwhile it comes to Nigeria, I deliberation we inactive necessitate that creativity successful the midfield,” Etim stated.

Etim Esin elaborated that a accepted playmaker acts arsenic the “architect and magician” of the team, possessing the quality to power the game, make opportunities, and unsettle opponents.

“He is the designer and magician wrong the squad. He facilitates action. Even if helium does not score, helium tin supply an assistance and power the game. Having specified a subordinate successful your squad instills confidence,” helium added.

“A fig 10 similar myself, Henry Nwosu...