Tag: Gernot Rohr
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AFCON: Super Eagles have no superstars, says Gernot Rohr
Super Eagles head coach , Gernot Rohr has said that there are no superstar players in his current squad ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. He added that the team must play as a unit to be successful at the tournament in Egypt. Speaking with TV Continental yesterday, Rohr, a former Bayern Munich…
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AFCON: Super Eagles coach Rohr insists Mikel still has big role to play
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has stated clearly that Mikel Obi has an important role to play for Nigeria at the 2019 African Cup of Nations. Mikel has not played any game for Nigeria since the Super Eagles were sent out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Group stage in Russia. The…
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Super Eagles coach Rohr speaks on Moses return
Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr on Wednesday said that the door of the team was still open for the team’s ace winger, Victor Moses, but he must show commitment and fight for shirt. Rohr made the comment on the sidelines of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 4 between MFM FC and Rangers…
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Super Eagles: I don’t have issues with Onazi, Rohr declares
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has denied speculations that there is an ongoing rift between himself and Trabzonspor midfielder Ogenyi Onazi. Onazi was a late withdrawal from the Nigeria squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya in October citing injury, only for the midfielder to feature for his Turkish club in…
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Victor Ikpeba task Rohr on strengthening Super Eagles midfield
Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has urged Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr to strengthen his midfield ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon. The three-time African champions wrapped up their 2018 campaign with a goalless draw at home with Uganda at the Stephen Keshi International Stadium in Asaba Delta State…
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Nigeria vs Uganda: Rohr reveals players to feature in friendly match
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said that he will field players that did not feature against South Africa at the AFCON qualifiers, when they face Uganda in an international friendly on Tuesday in Asaba, Delta state. Nigeria booked their place in the continent’s biggest football competition after securing a 1-1 draw against South Africa…
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Rohr calls up Musa, Omeruo, 21 others for South Africa, Uganda clash [Full list]
Super Eagles’ head coach Gernot Rohr has called up stand-in team captain Ahmed Musa and 22 other players for preparations ahead of the senior national male football team’s two upcoming matches. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team have ahead of them next month’s crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match…
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Why I’ve not invited Ambrose to Super Eagles – Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has explained why Hibernian FC defender, Efe Ambrose has been overlooked from his team since he took charge two years ago. Ambrose has been Nigeria’s most consistent defender in Europe this season having featured in all Hibernian FC’s 17 games in all competitions this season. In a chat with CSN,…
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Super Eagles best players are foreign based – Rohr
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that the national team best players are outside the country. The Super Eagles under Rohr have only featured overseas-based players with only one home-based player – goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa – regularly invited to the national team. Also, there were reports that the Nigeria Football Federation plans to…
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Libya v Nigeria: Super Eagles victory a huge test of character – Rohr
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr is proud of his team performance against Libya in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification encounter. The Super Eagles had gone two goals up in the opening 17 minutes courtesy Odion Ighalo and Ahmed Musa before the hosts even scores. Mohamed Zubya headed home in the 35th minute before…