Tag: Gernot Rohr
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AFCON 2019: Moses reacts after being included by Rohr in Super Eagles squad
Levante forward, Simon Moses has expressed his happiness over the decision of Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, to include him in the Super Eagles’ final 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Rohr, on Sunday included Moses in the Super Eagles’ final 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in…
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Rohr, 25 Super Eagles players honour Keshi at 2nd memorial lecture
Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, led no fewer than 25 players in the team’’ camp in Asaba to the 2nd Stephen Keshi Memorial Lecture held in the Delta capital on Friday. Keshi died in June, 2017 and the memorial lecture was instituted by the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF). The eagles are currently…
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Super Eagles coach Rohr praises Mikel ahead of AFCON 2019
Super Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr has praised Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel after the midfielder’s early arrival at the national team’s get-together in Asaba. The German said that Mikel had demonstrated commitment to contribute to the team’s success at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The number 10 had not played for the Super Eagles…
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I can do better for Super Eagles, Norway-based James tells Rohr
Leke James, a forward with Molde FK in Norway, says he can perform better for the Super Eagles if given the opportunity by the senior male national football team handlers. James who plays in the Norwegian top-flight “Eliteserien’’ told newsmen on Sunday in Abuja that the opportunity to show what he can do is all…
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Super Eagles 70 per cent ready for AFCON – Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr feels his team is ’70 per cent’ ready for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals, AFCON following Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Egypt on Tuesday. Paul Onuachu’s first minute strike separated both teams in Asaba as the Super Eagles recorded their second straight win after a 3-1 win over Seychelles…
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NFF reacts as Super Eagles coach, Rohr says team not favourites to win AFCON 2019
Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, president, Amaju Pinnick has disagreed with the Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, over the latter’s comments that Nigeria is not one of the favourites to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt. Recall that, Rohr had disclosed that Egypt and Morocco are the favourites to…
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AFCON 2019: Super Eagles not favourites, says Rohr
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, says Nigeria’s national team is not favourites to lift the AFCON 2019 tournament which kicks off on June 21 in Egypt. Rohr made the disclosure at a pre-match news conference in Asaba ahead of the Nigeria/Seychelles AFCON qualifier on Friday billed for Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The German was responding…
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AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Rohr arrives Asaba, as camp opens today
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr arrived in the country yesterday to begin preparations for Nigeria’s 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) last qualifying match against Seychelles, as well as the international friendly against Egypt this weekend in Asaba. The Super Eagles will host Seychelles in Asaba on March 22 and meet Egypt at the same…
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Why Mikel, Iheanacho are out of Super Eagles squad – Rohr
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel and Kelechi Iheanacho were dropped from Nigeria’s squad due to lack of regular playing time and non-readiness, coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed. The Super Eagles gaffer released a 23-man list to prosecute their final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Seychelles on March 22 and a friendly tie…
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Super Eagles coach Rohr unveils players to face Seychelles, Egypt
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has invited stand-in team captain Ahmed Musa and 22 other players for Super Eagles’ matches slated for this month, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said on Monday. Nigeria host the Pirates of Seychelles in their final match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on March 22…