Etim Esin John listenⓘ (born 5 October 1966) is a retired Nigerian international footballer.
Esin played for Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Flash Flamingoes, and Calabar Rovers before moving to Belgium.
He was nicknamed "Maradona", by legendary Nigerian radio commentator Ernest Okonkwo.
[2] He was left out of the team that represented Nigeria at the 1994 world cup due to the fact that there was a report that he was banned by FIFA for allegedly raping a minor during his playing days with Lierse fc, a claim that was later proven to be false 25 years later.
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