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22Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Rohr Misses Ighalo, Speaks Out About Eagles’ Strike Force

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has hinted that he would have loved to have Odion Ighalo back into the team in order to share his experience with the likes of Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho. Recall that Ighalo retired from the senior national team after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where the Super Eagles won the bronze medal after defeating Tunisia in the Third-Place match. He also emerged as the highest goal scorer of the competition and was named in the team of the tournament. Although, there were media reports of his second coming to the team during the just concluded 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, however, the Gerrman tactician stuck with Osimhen and Iheanacho to qualify Nigeria to the bi-annual tournament. In an interview with Elegbete TV, Rohr noted that Ig...

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21Mar By dthataNo Comments

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Rohr Must Begin To Focus On Local League – Peter Rufai

Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has called on the Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to beef up the team with some crop of home base players with the withdrawal of some of the foreign-based players from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. Recall that Almeria’s Umar Sadiq, FC Leganes defender, Umar Sadiq, and Nantes winger, Simone Moses have been prevented by their respective clubs to honour the make or mar games due to the Covid-19 travel ban imposed by some countries in Europe. With just a few days to the crucial games against the Squirrels of Benin and Crocodile of Lesotho, Rufai in a chat with Completesports stated that the withdrawal of some of the foreign-based players should signal the need for Rohr to focus more on Nigeria Professional...

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23Feb By dthataNo Comments

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2021 AFCON Qualifier: Why Super Eagles May Travel By Boat To Benin – Rohr

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has confirmed the possibility of the team traveling to Benin via the use of a boat for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria will face the Squirrels of Benin on March 22 in a game that could decide the fate of the two teams. In an interview with French radio station Europe1 (via Football 365), the German tactician lamented Benin’s poor road network for their decision not to travel by road to the capital, Porto Novo. He also appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to move their hotel closer to the Nigerian-Benin border. “We will have the “fitness” at the hotel, which we did not have on the previous day in Benin City,” Rohr told French radio station Europe1 (via Football 365). “We will be very close to Benin. We risk ma...

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26Nov By dthataNo Comments

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NFF Considers Amuneke, Salisu Options For Rohr’s Assistant Role

Sequel to the recent uninspiring performance of the Super Eagles that led to the home and away draws with their Sierra Leonean counterparts in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are set to take measures to check the slide. Consequently, the NFF is tinkering with the idea of contracting either Emmanuel Amuneke or Salisu Yusuf to assist Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, adding to Joseph Yobo’s assistant capacity. “Having seen the technical report from the coach and taken into consideration the observations from the meeting with the sports minister, we shall open talks with either Emmanuel Amuneke or Salisu Yusuf to support Rohr,” an official of the NFF told Completesports.com “We have to look at the possibility of getti...

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30May By dthataNo Comments

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It Is Very Difficult For Nigeria To Win 2021 AFCON – Gernot Rohr

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr said it is hard for his team to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations because they are not the best team on the continent. The German tactician recently agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal to continue his work as the handler of the three-time African champions, putting to bed speculation around his future. On Wednesday, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick revealed the conditions in the new contract which include a mandate to qualify the country for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and also win the next Afcon in Cameroon. The 66-year-old guided the Super Eagles to a third-place finish in Egypt last year, however, he disclosed that the new target might be difficult to achieve. “When you go to a tournament it is to win...

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30Apr By BobbyNo Comments

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Super Eagles coach Rohr accepts NFF pay cut but reveals offers from two federations

The German tactician is hoping to continue as the coach of the three-time African champions after agreeing terms for a contract renewal Gernot Rohr has agreed the fresh terms included in his new contract by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for him to remain as the Super Eagles coach. Rohr’s current contract runs out at the end of June and both parties are keen to continue their working relationship which started in 2016. Earlier this month, NFF President Amaju Pinnick revealed the details in the new contract with the ex-Bordeaux manager expected to receive his salary in naira and also reside in Nigeria.

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4Mar By BobbyNo Comments

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Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr Invites 24 Players for Sierra Leone Clash this month

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has invited twenty-four players for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Sierra Leone this month. Among the 24 players are Germany–based defender Kingsley Ehizibue, and Holland-based striker Cyril Dessers, who were both called up for the first time, while Kelechi Iheanacho was recalled back to the team after he failed to make the final squad that represented Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1235228529132032003 Nigeria will first play the Leone Stars at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Friday, March 27, before flying to Freetown for the second leg at the Siaka Stevens Stadium on Tuesday, March 31. See the full squad below.     Goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi ...

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5Feb By dthataNo Comments

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I’ll Bring Back Ighalo To Eagles – Rohr

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr says he will try to convince Odion Ighalo to return to the national team seven months after he called time on his international career. The Franco-German admitted that it would be difficult to overlook a player playing at the highest level in football. He also stated that the Manchester United striker could be a source of motivation for the young crop of players in the national team. “We are very happy about the new team of Ighalo, Manchester United is a fantastic challenge for him and I spoke already with him and you know he is a very good player on and off the pitch,” Rohr told AOIFootball.com. “If a player is playing in Manchester United each coach of national teams would like to have him. Our young players could learn a lot on the side of ...

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4Feb By dthataNo Comments

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Austin Ejide Targets Super Eagles Return After Six Years

Nigerian goalkeeper Austin Ejide said he is in the best form of his career and his not ruling out a return to the Super Eagles six years after his last appearance. Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has not had it rosy in the goalkeeping department as he continues to chop and change in a bid to find the best pair of hands for the Eagles.ch First-choice Francis Uzoho is out of action for a lengthy period with a knee injury, while Kaiser Chiefs Daniel Akpeyi has struggled to impress despite being the most experienced among the present crop. Others include Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who many feel lacks composure at the highest level, while youngster Maduka Okoye is relatively inexperienced. Rohr has always maintained that the door remains open to any Nigerian playing regularly in a top fli...

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23Jan By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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Why Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr Missed Qatar 2022 Qualifying Draw In Egypt

Facts has emerged on why Super Eagles handler, Gernot Rohr was absent at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying draw held in Egypt on Tuesday. Bestchoicesports.com.ng gathered that the German coach was missing because he needed to attend to his tooth problem which he underwent surgery in his native county, Germany earlier in the week. An official of the Nigeria Football Federation told ESPN that the coach missed the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying draw ceremony in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday because he was recovering from dental surgery. “I am ok now [from the surgery]. I was not been invited for the draw,” the gaffer revealed. Rohr insisted that he never received an invitation, which has led to suggestions that his contract tiff with the NFF might have been the reason. Reac...

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9Jan By dthataNo Comments

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CAF Vote: No Nigerian Delegate Voted Tops For Oshoala, Osimhen

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have released the documents that reveal how the voting for the CAF Awards 2019 happened. The CAF Awards 2019 was held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, with Senegalese Superstar Sadio Mane and Nigerian player Asisat Oshoala winning the biggest awards of the night. Sadio Mane won the biggest award of the CAF Awards 2019. For both the Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year, the first phase of voting was done by CAF Technical & Development Committee, legends, media and tech experts, coaches and captains of the associate countries of CAF while the voting for the second phase was done by head coaches/Technical Directors of CAF member associations and captains of CAF Member Associations. The first phase of voting was done with 30 names on the short...

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25Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Super Eagles Too Big To Be Treated As Plan B – Rohr Shut The Door On Tomori

The chances of Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori playing for Nigeria still remains valid after his bench role for the Three Lions of England in the last round of international games where they played against Czech Republic and Bulgaria respectively.Tomori was an unused substitute in both games that would have tied him to the English team permanently as both games were competitive fixture. Playing in any of them would have ended his chances of switching allegiance to Nigeria. His bench role means he is still available for selection for the senior national team of Nigeria if he is called up although the process will take at least a year to be approved by FIFA. Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has however ruled out the chances of that happening insisting that his team h...

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24Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Get Us QPR Ebere Eze For AFCON 2021 Qualifiers – NFF To Rohr

The Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) has mandated coach of the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr to push for England U20 midfielder Ebere Eze to switch allegiance to the senior national team of Nigeria. A chieftain of the Federation contacted Owngoalnigeria.com after the report that the 22 year old doesn’t need FIFA to approve his switch of nationality to Nigeria and he confirmed that the message has been passed to the coach. ” The information is correct and we have communicated to the coach after making consulting our legal team. The boy can play for us without any approval from FIFA because he only played in friendly games for England U20 “, he told Owngoalnigeria.com. Gernot Rohr on his part‎ is believed to have been pleased with the news that the player doesn’t require any form of l...

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13Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Nigeria Vs Brazil: Rohr Explains Why Solomon-Otabor Replaced Samuel Kalu

Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr who is under-fire by the media for calling up CSKA Sofia of Bulgaria winger Viv Solomon-Otabor as replacement for ‎injured Samuel Kalu has explained the reason behind his decision. The call up to Solomon-Otabor came as a surprise to many considering that the former Birmingham City teenager hasn’t done as much as other Nigerian players plying their trade in leagues higher than that of Bulgaria, Where Solomon-Otabor plays. Defending his choice in a chat with Owngoalnigeria.com, the Franco-German coach said Solomon-Otabor will surprise many if he gets to play against Brazil and that he called him up as replacement for Kalu because they play same position. He said he monitored the player for a year before deciding to call him up whe...

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5Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Rohr Says Abraham And Tomori Not Needed In Super Eagles

Gernot Rohr has revealed why he does not need Chelsea duo of Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori are not currently part of his plans. The 22-year-old striker has enjoyed a good season with Frank Lampard side so far, scoring seven goals in seven games, with only Sergio Aguero managing more in the Premier League. Abraham represented England at youth level and has also made two appearances for Gareth Southgate’s senior side, starting against Germany and coming off the bench to face Brazil in friendlies in November 2017, but could still play for the three-time Africa Champions having never represented the Three Lions in any competitive fixture. Tomori who born in Canada has 15 caps for the Three-Lions Under-21 team but has previously said he could play for Nigeria as he is eligible th...

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13Sep By dthataNo Comments

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Super Eagles’ Coach, Gernot Rohr’s Mother Is Dead

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has lost his mother, Madam Elisabeth Rohr, who died at age 97. This was announced by the Nigeria Football Federation via its official Twitter handle. The announcement reads: ”We commiserate with @NGSuperEagles Head coach, Mr Gernot Rohr who just lost his mother Madam Elisabeth Rohr. She was 97. May her soul rest in peace”.

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26Aug By dthataNo Comments

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It Will Be Hard To Leave Nigeria – Gernot Rohr

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says he feels loved by Nigerians, a major reason he’s attached to the country and the national team. . But the German, who holds a French passport, admits that there’s a section of Nigerians from whom he “doesn’t feel this love.” . The German led the Eagles to a third-place finish at last month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt but claims “one category” of people didn’t show him love especially after the AFCON. . “We have difference between Francophone countries and Anglophone countries but I didn’t have any problem adapting (in Nigeria) because I was welcomed by everybody, not only in the team but the staff, and also from Nigerians,” he said. . “When I go out, I feel this love, I feel it everywhere. The only people I don’t feel this love from, there i...

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31Jul By dthataNo Comments

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Ighalo Hints At U-turn On His International Retirement After A Cryptic Tweet

Odion Ighalo has left Eagles fans guessing if he has made a u-turn on his international retirement after a cryptic tweet early morning Wednesday. Ighalo, who is currently injured, posted pictures of himself in the national colors with the caption: Coming back stronger" It will be recalled the forward announced his international retirement after Nigeria’s campaign at the AFCON 2019. At the time Ighalo’s decision left many disappointed and there has been efforts by the NFF leadership and the Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, to reconsider his position.

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25Jul By dthataNo Comments

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Rohr Makes Fresh Demands From NFF

Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has insisted that the only way he would go on a refresher course with Bayern Munich, is if the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) outlines the refresher programmes for local coaches. The NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, recently disclosed that Rohr would be heading to Germany on attachment with the Bundesliga champions, to learn about the latest innovations in football management. But Rohr has now said that his decision to go for the refresher course, depends on if his assistant coaches who are mostly Nigerians, have the same chance. “Yes, it is a good idea from President Pinnick I think because every coach regardless of the experience you have needs to go on refresher courses almost all the time to learn latest trends in coaching. “...

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23Jul By dthataNo Comments

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Rohr Set To Quit As Super Eagles Head Coach

Gernot Rohr may leave his role as the head coach of the Super Eagles in the coming days. The German led Nigeria to a third-place finish in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, after they missed the last two editions. However, Rohr has come under criticisms from certain quarters, for what some perceive as ‘lack of tactical nous’ or, in other words, an ‘inability to read matches’. It is understood that the 66-year-old has told close associates, that he is uncertain if he wants to carry on. “A lot of things have been going on but he has taken it all because he does not want to cause any controversy. “But now, he is not sure if he will continue,” sources have told ESPN. Rohr is due to meet Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick this week as part of that a...

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22Jul By dthataNo Comments

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Morocco Wants Rohr To Replace Renard As Atlas Lions Coach

Super Eagles’ Coach, Gernot Rohr is at a dilemma whether to accept Morocco’s overtures or continue managing Nigeria’s young team ahead of the 2021 African Cup of Nations and the 2020 World Cup qualifiers, which begin later this month. Herve Renard, who led Morocco to the Egypt 2019 African Cup of Nations threw in the towel after the Atlas Lions’ failure to move beyond the second round of the competition, forcing the North Africans to begin a search for capable replacement. A source close to Rohr told The Guardian that Morocco has approached the Franco/German with a view to getting him to take over their national team. According to the source, Rohr, who has fallen out of favour with Nigerians following the unimpressive performance of the Super Eagles, is weighing his options and ...

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22Jul By dthataNo Comments

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Billionaire, Otedola Takes Over Veteran Actor, Sadiq Daba’s Medical Bills

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has undertaken to take care of the medical bills of veteran actor, Sadiq Daba. Otedola disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday. Daba travelled to the United Kingdom in 2017 for the treatment of leukaemia and prostate cancer. He returned to Nigeria a few weeks after with reports that his situation was not as bad as feared. Two years after, the October 1 star was recently admitted at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital for what those close to him said was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. “I heard about Mr. Sadiq Daba’s health condition when it was brought to my attention through an online news story I read two days ago,” Otedola said in his statement. “I was saddened to hear that he had taken ill again after overc...

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18Jul By dthataNo Comments

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We Are Satisfied With Third Position – Rohr

After picking bronze medal in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, coach Gernot Rohr has hailed his team collective effort. According to him, his players are satisfied with the third place haven beaten the second best team in Africa in Fifa rankings.

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18Jul By dthataNo Comments

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Why NFF Can’t Sack Rohr

Fresh facts have emerged on why Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr won’t be sacked by the Nigerian Football Federation. There have been calls for Rohr to be sacked after he failed to guide Nigeria to the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt after his side lost 2-1 to Algeria in the semi-final on Sunday. Sports Extra reliably gathered that the German tactician, who has one-year left on his current deal has a $1m payment clause inserted in his contract should he be relieved of his post as the head coach of the team before the expiration of his new deal. The NFF president,Amaju Pinnick, had on Wednesday ruled out wielding the axe on the 66-year-old who according to him met the target set for him by the federation. “He (Rohr) will remain in the job. I have complete conf...

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17Jul By dthataNo Comments

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Picture Of Super Eagles Coach, Rohr And Beautiful Lady Has Got People Talking

After the semi-final defeat to Algeria at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt, Gernot Rohr was pictured with a beautiful lady. The picture has been a subject of hilarious discussions on social media as many believe they might be romantically involved. The unknown lady has been blamed for the failed tactics Gernot Rohr used against the Desert Warriors. Meanwhile, it's not clear if the duo are an item as insinuated online. It would be recalled that the coach questioned his midfielders tactical awareness in the wake of their 2-1 loss to Algeria in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash.

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16Jul By dthataNo Comments

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NFF Retains Rohr, to be sent on refresher course at FC Bayern – Pinnick

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) might not bow to pressure by a section of Nigerians who want Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr sacked after failng to win the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. NFF president Melvin Amaju Pinnick in tweet with respected Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana said the Federation had no plan to relieve Rohr of his duties despite the Super Eagles crashing out in the semifinal stage of the AFCON. Pinnick said Rohr has met the target set for him by the Federation, despite some rocky and difficult moments they’ve had together, adding that the Franco-German is a good coach by all standards. “Gernot Rohr will not be sacked as Super Eagles coach. He will remain in the job. I have confidence in him,” the NFF president said to @osasuo on Monday night. “Gern...

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2Jul By dthataNo Comments

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Super Eagles Star Out Of Last 16 Knockout Clash With Knee Injury

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi is set to miss out Nigeria’s last 16 tie at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after cropping a knee injury during Sunday’s shock defeat to Madagascar. Mikel could not take part in Monday’s recovery session with a swelling in the knee and is now ruled out of action for at least seven days. “He has hematoma in the knee,” Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr was quoted as saying

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24Jun By dthataNo Comments

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I Forced The Coach To Play Me – Ahmed Musa

Ahmed Musa said he virtually forced Super Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr to allow him play a part in last Saturday’s 2019 AFCON opener against the Swallows of Burundi which ended 1-0 in favour of Nigeria. Musa was still recovering from an illness few days to the match and didn’t start against Burundi as Rohr deployed Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze to operate from the wings but the Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia he told the coach he was ready to play. ”I was eager to come in but I know that I fell ill, so the coach talked to me. As you can see Shehu too was ill. At the beginning of the game he was injured, so that’s what the coach was a little bit worried about that. ”Finally I came in and the the game changed and we had the three points, that’s the most important thing.” ”Every first g...

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23Jun By dthataNo Comments

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Burundi Was Too Hard To Crack – Mikel Obi

Mikel Obi who spoke after the Super Eagles game against Burundi in the ongoing AFCON competition, stated that they were too hard to crack. According to the Super Eagles captain, the original plan was to go for early victory but the Burundian side held their ground making it difficult for the Eagles to have a smooth sail. Mikel Obi who stated that the Burundi national team was quite hard to crack, however expressed delight that the Eagles ultimately earned the three points at stake. “It was indeed a tough match. We played a compact team that was not easy to break into" he said. The Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr who agreed with his Captain that it was a tough match, remained optimistic that the team will play better as the tournament progresses. He however blamed the struggle on s...

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16May By dthataNo Comments

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AFCON: NFF Owing Gernot Rohr Since January

Just a month plus to the beginning of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr is not a happy man. This was revealed to newsmen by a very close source to the team who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The source further revealed that the Franco-German Coach’s contract has been severally breached by the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation who contracted Rohr. “There are certain clauses in the contract of Coach Rohr that is known to only the NFF and the Coach. Since the Coach is a very close friend he has often complained bitterly to me that his financial benefits have not been met by the NFF. “The last time Rohr received his salary was December 2018 and the three months ahead payment was not done as it was widely publicised then....

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23Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Nations Cup: No Time To Experiment With New Players – Rohr

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr says two months to the Nations Cup in Egypt is too short a time to experiment with new players. Rohr who has dismissed insinuations in some quarters that he is under pressure to win a laurel with the team he inherited from former international Sunday Oliseh in 2016, maintained that the devil you know is better than the Angel you know nothing about. Some analysts had opined that though the Eagles did well in qualifying for the Nations cup without the usual migraine before qualification, the team needs to be given a close look with a view to effecting some changes especially in the goalkeeping area considered a bit shaky. But in a swift reaction, Rohr told whoever cares to listen that he has decided on the trio of Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi, and ...

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14Apr By dthataNo Comments

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AFCON: Nigeria To Play Ghana, Senegal In Friendlies

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed after the 2019 AFCON Group stage draw that Nigeria would play pre-tournament friendlies against Ghana and Senegal. “We have two friendlies against Ghana and Senegal, “Rohr revealed after the draw in Cairo. “Ghana in Nigeria and Senegal probablyone week before the tournament here in Egypt.” “It would be a great showpiece of football, but it is important for our players to avoid injuries as the season heads towards the end.” Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn alongside Burundi, Madagascar, and Guinea in Group B of the tournament.

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28Mar By dthataNo Comments

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Super Eagles Coach, Rohr Names Four Strikers To Represent Nigeria In Egypt

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has disclosed the four strikers that will represent Nigeria at the 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt. The AFCON will begin on 21st June with the final set for 19th July. According to Rohr, the four strikers that will represent Nigeria in Egypt are: Odion Ighalo, Paul Onuachu, Victor Osimhen, and Kelechi Iheanacho. Speaking on the strikers that will represent Nigeria in Egypt, Rohr was quoted by Allnigeriasoccer as saying: ”On strikers, we are very happy with what Osimhen did against Libya. He was supposed to play with us against Egypt on Tuesday, to come in at least but he played on Monday against Libya so he was not in the game. No injury. ”For Ighalo, his ankle is getting better and he was ready to help at the end of ...

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24Mar By dthataNo Comments

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Gernot Rohr Demotes Goalkeeper Uzoho & Others To U-23 Team

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has sent the first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho and three others to the U-23 team, Owngoalnigeria reports. Uzoho, whose error led to the only goal scored by Seychelles in Nigeria’s 3-1 win in their final AFCON 2019 qualifier, will start for the U-23 on Monday, with their first choice goalkeeper Abubakar Adamu suspended following his red card in the first leg. The trio of Valentine Ozornwafor, Victor Osimhen and Chidozie Awaziem have also been asked to join the squad, ahead of the return leg of their U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Nigeria trail 2-0 going into the second leg. The four players have been informed of the development and will depart the camp of the team by tomorrow.

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5Mar By dthataNo Comments

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Gernot Rohr Omits Nigeria From Possible Teams To Win AFCON

Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, has played down the chances of the Super Eagles winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. He argued that Nigeria are not among the top three ranked teams in Africa. The German gaffer noted that Nigeria did not qualify for the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, hence their poor Fifa ranking. The former Burkina Faso coach picked three North African countries, as well as Senegal as the favourites for the title. “No, I do not think we can say that. When we look at the ranking of Africa and FIFA, we are not the first African country,” says Genrot Rohr “There are other countries in front of us, I think we are fourth. There is Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt that may be favourite at home for the AFCON, there is also Senegal in front of us. “The...

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5Mar By dthataNo Comments

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AFCON 2019: Rohr Releases 23-man Squad List Against Seychelles

The Nigerian Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has released the 23-man squad list for AFCON 2019 qualifier against Seychelles and Friendly against Egypt's Pharaoh. New invitees are Paul Onuachu & Val Ozornwafor as Villareal's Nigerian Robben Samuel Chukwueze dropped. Both matches are taking place in Asaba.

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4Feb By dthataNo Comments

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Mikel Obi Set To Return To Super Eagles

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi is eying a full return to the Super Eagles following impressive outings with championship side Middleborough after two competitive games. Mikel made his first Championship start in the team’s 3 – 2 away win at West Bromwich Albion having previously been involved in the club’s FA Cup home draw against Newport County in January, four days after his arrival at the club. Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr had revealed that Mikel’s progress will be clearly monitored by the coaching crew with his performance key to his national team return. “We are very happy about it (Middleborough move) because it’s been a long time he didn’t play and Mikel is a player who is dedicated to the game, he wanted to play in Europe, now we can watch what he is doing. We w...

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5Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Rohr Uncertain Over Mikel’s int’l Future

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has finally admitted uncertainty over the future of Tianjin Teda of China star, John Mikel Obi with the national team. Nigeria’s midfielder John Obi Mikel takes part in a training session at the Essentuki Arena, southern Russia, on June 18, 2018 during the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. / AFP PHOTO / Although Rohr had all along maintained that he and Mikel are in regular contact over the midfielder’s decision to regain full fitness before returning to international duty, the gaffer is now sounding less certain. Such is that Rohr stopped short of affirming whether the Eagles’ skipper will be available for the team’s first two matches of 2019, as the Franco-German gaffer failed to give any exact date for the star’s return. Instead o...

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26Nov By dthataNo Comments

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Kelechi Iheanacho Suffering From ‘Lack Of Self-Confidence’ – Gernot Rohr

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr believes Kelechi Iheanacho is suffering from ‘lack of self-confidence’. The forward who started his senior international career brightly, scoring seven goals in 11 appearances has failed to find the net for the three-time African champions since November 2017. German tactician has backed the former Manchester City prodigy to rediscover his confidence for Leicester and make an impact for the Super Eagles in Cameroon. "We have all seen how Iheanacho has been playing for the national team. He is a good player and his fighting spirit is exceptional," Rohr told media. "But of late, his form has dropped. So also has his self-confidence, which is very low. And when you lack self-confidence you cannot score goals. "He missed what would have been our fir...

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24Nov By dthataNo Comments

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Rohr Tells Ighalo To Leave China

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has asked Odion Ighalo to leave China. Rohr will be delighted to see Ighalo play in a topflight football league division next season, after his Chinese Super League team, Changchun Yatai suffered relegation, at the end of the just concluded season. The striker finished the Chinese Super League season on a high, scoring 21 goals in 28 games, but it was not enough to save Changchun Yatai from relegation. Rohr, who was guest at a breakfast media parley with Nigerian sports editors on Friday in Lagos, noted that his top marksman will not be short of suitors when the January transfer window reopens. “I called him (Ighalo) up at the World Cup after I read what was written about him in the social media. He came on at halftime against Ar...

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21Nov By dthataNo Comments

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Ademola Lookman Snubs Nigeria, Pledges Future To England

Everton youngster, Ademola Lookman, who was born in England to parents from Nigeria, has snubbed his home country to play for the English side. The young footballer reportedly pledged his future to England after holding face-to-face talks with Under-21 head coach Aidy Boothroyd over stories linking him to Nigeria. This comes weeks after Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr who is preparing his squad for next summer's Africa Cup of Nations said he 'wanted to change his mind so he can play for us as he will add something to our team'. England Under-21 head coach Aidy Boothroyd confirmed on Tuesday evening the youngster who was part of the Under-20 squad that won the World Cup in 2017 has pledged his future to his birth country. "Every time I see him I have a little joke with him ab...

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20Nov By dthataNo Comments

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Cameroon 2019: Rohr Reveals When He’ll Release Nigeria’s AFCON Squad

Nigeria head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed the date when he will announce Super Eagles’ provisional roster squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cameroon. Rohr’s men have already qualified for the competition following their 1-1 draw with South Africa last weekend. Rohr said that he will release the list of Nigeria’s squad in May. He, however, said that his team will commence preparations immediately since there’s only one window for international matches before next year’s AFCON. ”We only have one FIFA window in March and I have to give my list in April/May. First list in May, thirty-five (players) and then the final twenty-three,” Allnigeriasoccer quoted Rohr as saying. ”So, I want to see the players who I didn’t see so much. They have the opportunity to sta...

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17Nov By dthataNo Comments

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‘Our Tactics Made Life Difficult For South Africa’ – Nigerian Coach, Rohr

  Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has stated that his tactics made life difficult for South Africa. The Super Eagles settled for a 1-1 draw with Bafana Bafana at FNB Stadium in Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to make the finals billed for Cameroon next year. Rohr settled for a 3-5-2 formation that had not been in use since their ouster from the World Cup in Russia and his side were unlucky not to have won the game after two questionable offside calls denied them two other goals. "South Africa is a very good team. We knew it will be a difficult game it was very hot we arrived yesterday morning without sleeping in the night and second half was very difficult,” Rohr said after the game. “We started the match well. We struck the first goal and our tactics was...

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29Oct By dthataNo Comments

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AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr Releases 23-Man Squad To Face South Africa

Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has released a 23-man squad to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in an AFCON qualifier match which will take place November 17. In-form striker Victor Osimhen and midfielder Mikel Agu are back in the Super Eagles. See full list below: .@NGSuperEagles List of invited players for AFCON Qualifier vs @BafanaBafana and @UgandaCranes friendly #SuperEagles #Afcon2019Q #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong pic.twitter.com/wQ9iqUWIIv — The NFF ?? (@thenff) October 29, 2018

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26Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr Robbed In Asaba

Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr was at the receiving end of the wrath of pick pockets at the end of the Aiteo Cup Final between Enugu Rangers and Kano Pillars. The Enugu side came from three goals down to draw 3-3 before finally winning 4-3 on penalties much to the dismay of fans of Kano based side Kano Pillars who were 17 minutes away from becoming champions. Rohr watched the game live at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State Nigeria and according to the coach his pocket was picked on his way out of the stadium as various people make their way out after the game. Valuables like his smartphone and immigration documents were among the items picked from the Franco-German coach ‎and he has pleaded with whoever is behind it to return them as a handsome r...

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10Sep By dthataNo Comments

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Liberia Vs Nigeria: Rohr Announces 18-Man Squad For Friendly

Head Coach Of Nigeria's Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has announced his 18-man Squad for for the friendly against Liberia. 13 foreign players and 5 home based players have been selected for the match. Nigeria had recently defeated Seychelles 3-0 in their 2019 AFCON Qualifier in Victoria on Saturday. Rohr has invited Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Mfon Udoh and Sunday Adetunji from Enyimba. He has also invited Ifeanyi Ubah’s Adeleye Olamilekan and Ebube Duru from Lobi stars. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the Super Eagles will leave Lagos on Monday. The match scheduled for the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex is to celebrate Liberian President George Weah. Full squad Goalkeepers: Ezenwa (Enyimba); Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United) Defenders: Semi Ajayi (Rotherham)...

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29Aug By dthataNo Comments

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Genort Rohr Turns To Sebastian Osigwe, Swiss-born Goalkeeper

Genort Rohr has turned attention to Swiss-born shot-stopper Sebastine Osigwe as he searches for a top class keeper for the Super Eagles. Rohr was forced to make Uzoho his goalkeeper for the 2018 World cup after first choice Karl Ikeme was diagnosed with Leukemia in July 2017. The 32yr old Wolves goalkeeper eventually made his bow from football last month. Rohr, who offered the retired shot-stopper a role in his coaching staff, have reportedly discovered SC Kriens star Osigwe as the man suitable to create competition with Uzoho for the role. Osigwe despite playing in a minor league on the European continent seems to have caught the eye of the Super Eagle’s coach. Reports have it that Rohr considered inviting him for action in friendly games prior to the World cup. Rohr, who ...

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7Apr By raymonNo Comments

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I Won Legal Battle Against My Former Club, Fortuna Sittard – Ex- Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh

Sunday Oliseh,The Former Coach to Fortuna Sittard posted that he took them to court for sacking him and won......Reports in Dutch outlets confirmed the KNVB verdict and added that the tribunal also ruled that Oliseh is obliged to return to his post as Fortuna Sittard’s manager till the end of May.

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30Sep By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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Oliseh Celebrates Another Historic Win With Dutch Side

Former Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh, is having it quite good with his Dutch club, Fortuna Sittard, as he continues to set and break records with the modest outfit. Oliseh’s team recorded their fifth league win of the Dutch second division season on Friday, spanking Telstar away from home 6-0. That is the biggest away win record by Fortuna since it was founded almost 50 years ago. Quite delighted with how things are panning out for his team, Oliseh on his official Facebook page thanked God for the successes he has been able to record while also acknowledging to contributions of his assistants. He wrote: “Join me in praising God for his blessings and Mercies… Experienced my most emphatic professional away win as coach 0-6 vs. erstwhile unbeaten Telstar @FortunaSittard yester...

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18Aug By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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Rohr Calls Up Isreal-Based Nwakaeme For Cameroon Clash

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has extended an invitation to Hapoel Be’er Sheva striker Anthony Nwakaeme ahead of Nigeria’s clash against Cameroon. Red hot Nwakaeme was voted the best player in Israel last season and the 28 year old has so far picked up from where he left off last season for the Champions of Israel in the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers. Nwakaeme scored a screamer for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in their last game against Maribo, which they won 2-1, the goal was his 4th in five UEFA Champions League Qualifiers game this season. Rohr has rewarded his form with a first time call up to the senior national team of Nigeria, who are going to resume soon for the World Cup 2018 Qualifiers back to back clash against Cameroon next month. Minutes before this report was compiled, ...

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