Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has picked in-form Granada of Spain midfielder Ramon Azeez and Czech –based forward Peter Olayinka in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the prestige friendly with five –time world champions Brazil in Singapore on Sunday, October 13.…
Brazil good test for Super Eagles, says Rohr (Nation)
German coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that the October 13th international friendly against the Selecao of Brazil in Singapore is a very good test for the Super Eagles, even as he vowed to restrict the use of mobile phones and…
Rohr declares Nigeria’s goalkeeping problems over (Guardian)
Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has assured Nigerian football fans that the goalkeeping problem that has plagued the national team is now a thing of the past, reports soccernet.ng. Since Vincent Enyeama retired from the national team, the Super Eagles…
Rohr urges Dare to resolve NFF, ministry conflict (Punch)
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has called on the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, to resolve the imbroglio involving the sports ministry and the Nigerian Football Federation, which has affected the Eagles negatively, Sports Extra reports. Rohr, who has been…
Ukraine tie: Rohr drops Ndidi for Esiti (Punch)
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has invited PAOK’s Anderson Esiti to replace Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi ahead of the Super Eagles’ friendly game with Ukraine on September 10. It was learnt that the Greek side’s midfielder was invited to the…
It’s hard to leave Nigeria – Rohr (Punch)
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…
Rohr rues NFF, sports ministry rift (Punch)
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says the unhealthy relationship between the Nigeria Football Federation and the Ministry of Sports is a major reason why the federation finds it difficult to honour their contract with him. The German, who had previously managed…
AFCON 2021: Rohr wary of Benin, Lesotho, S’Leone (Punch)
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has dismissed the notion that his team will qualify easily for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Sports Extra reports. The Eagles were drawn alongside Benin, Lesotho and Sierra Leone in Group L of the AFCON…
AFCON 2019: Rohr satisfied over Super Eagles’ third place finish (Guardian)
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has expressed satisfaction over Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Odion Ighalo’s early goal in the third minute gave…
AFCON 2019: Rohr insists future is bright for youthful Nigeria (Punch)
Gernot Rohr believes Nigeria will be stronger for their experience at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations after his side suffered a painful, last-gasp defeat to Algeria in the semi-finals. Nigeria looked to be heading into extra time against a…