Tag: Gernot Rohr
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AFCON qualifiers: Rohr reveals what he expects from Super Eagles against Libya
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has said that his team must be physically fit and technically sound to beat Libya during Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match. The game is scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital. Rohr admitted that the visitors are a strong…
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AFCON qualifiers: Mikel, Nwakali out of Super Eagles squad against Libya [Full list]
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has called up Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi and 21 others for this month’s crack 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights. But Rohr left out captain John Mikel Obi, Joel Obi and the pair of Simeon Nwankwo and Kelechi Nwakali from…
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I rejected big offers to remain Super Eagles coach – Rohr
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has revealed that he rejected lucrative offers from some countries after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia to stay put with with the team, completesports reports. The likes of Clemens Westerhof, Bora Mulitonovic and Lars Largerback all left unceremoniously after Super Eagles exit at the previous World Cups.…
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Rohr releases Super Eagles list for AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria’s Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, on Friday released the list of players invited for the African Cup Of Nations qualifier coming up in Seychelles. The Nigeria Football Federation revealed the list on its Twitter handle, @thenff. The team includes: GOALKEEPERS: Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechuwu Ezenwa DEFENDERS: Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong, Chidozie Awaziem, Bryan Idowu,…
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Super Eagles coach Rohr set to drop seven World Cup players for Sychelles clash
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has hinted that about seven players who made the 23 man squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia may not be invited for the AFCON qualifier against Seychelles billed for September 8, Completesport reports. Rohr who stayed back in Europe after the Eagles exited the World Cup in…
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Super Eagles will fear no team after World Cup exit – Rohr
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that the Super Eagles will suffer no more inferiority complex at the biggest stage following their exit from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Rohr who signed a two-year contract extension last year – also praised the mood within the camp despite the exit. “I think the future…
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Gernot Rohr should pay attention to my wonder strike – Usman Mohammed
Nigerian player, Usman Mohammed has said his wonder goal scored against Spanish side Atletico Madrid in their Gotv Max Cup on Tuesday sends a message to Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr to pay attention to him. The match which was played in Uyo saw the Europa League champions triumph 3-2, and Norway -based player says…
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It’s too late to be experimenting with players for Russia 2018, Gaiya advises Rohr
Godfrey Gaiya, a former Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Sports, says it is too late for Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr to be experimenting with players. Gaiya, who spoke on Wednesday in Abuja on the Super Eagles’ 0-2 loss to Serbia in London on Tuesday, said time was too short for the…
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International Friendly: Super Eagles starting line-up against Serbia
Nigerian head coach, Gernot Rohr will line up a 4-3-3 formation against Serbia 1. Francis Uzoho GK 2. Tyronne Ebueh 3. Leon Balogun 4. Troost-Ekong 5. Brian Idowu 6. Wilfred Ndidi 7. Ogenyi Onazi (C) 8. Joel Obi 9. Victor Moses 10. Ahmed Musa 11. Alex Iwobi SUBSTITUTES: Odion Ighalo, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Elderson Echiejile,…
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Super Eagles coach to watch Cameroon, Algeria in Gabon
Super Eagles’ Coach, Gernot Rohr, will be present at the 2017 Africa Nations Cup slated to commence in Gabon on January 14, to monitor Nigeria’s Group B opponents in the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Cameroun and Algeria. Officials of the team said yesterday that the German decided to be at the African championship because…