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Gernot Rohr inspects Stephen Keshi Stadium for Super Eagles

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2018 0

Gernot Rohr is in Asaba to inspect the Stephen Keshi Stadium for the Super Eagles to play there, according to NFF president Amaju Pinnick. Pinnick told the NFF Annual General Assembly in Asaba that besides watching today’s Aiteo Cup final between Kano Pillars and Enugu Rangers, Rohr is in Asaba

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Gernot Rohr also had doubts about Odion Ighalo

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2018 0

A close confidant of Gernot Rohr has revealed that the Super Eagles coach also had his doubts about Odion Ighalo after he failed to shine at the World Cup. And that explained why Rohr tried to bring in other likely replacements for the former Watford striker. Like the fans, Rohr also had his doubts about […]

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Gernot Rohr: Super Eagles need ‘big fighting spirit’ to beat Libya in Sfax

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2018 0

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says he expects a challenging Africa Cup of Nations qualifier rematch against Libya on Tuesday despite trouncing the north Africans at the weekend. Odion Ighalo, the former Watford striker now at Chinese club Changchun Yatai, bagged a hat-trick as Nigeria thrashed Libya 4-0 in the southern town of Uyo on Saturday. […]

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Coach Gernot Rohr satisfied after win over Seychelles

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2018 0

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr was satisfied with his charges’ performance against Seychelles.The Super Eagles defeated Seychelles 3-0 in Saturday’s 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier (Group E).A Seychelles own goal and two strikes from Chidozie Awaziem and Odion Ighalo helped the Super Eagles win away. It was Nigeria’s maiden win of the qualifying […]

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AFCON: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr targets four points against Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2018 0

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said he plans to win at least four points off AFCON Group E leaders Libya when both teams clash in a double header next month.Libya top the standings on four points ahead of South Africa, who also have same points but an inferior goals’ difference. Nigeria are third on […]

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Gernot Rohr invites five home-based stars for Liberia friendly

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2018 0

Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has handed invitation to five home-based players for Tuesday’s international friendly encounter against Liberia in Monrovia. The five players are; Mfon Udoh, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, and Sunday Adetunji from Enyimba, FC Ifeanyiubah’s defender, Adeleye Olamilekan and Lobi Stars’ Ebube Duru. Rohr has also listed 14 foreign-based players for the

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Coach Gernot Rohr satisfied after win over Seychelles

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2018 0

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr was satisfied with his charges’ performance against Seychelles. The Super Eagles defeated Seychelles 3-0 in Saturday’s 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier (Group E). A Seychelles own goal and two strikes from Chidozie Awaziem and Odion Ighalo helped the Super Eagles win away. It was Nigeria’s maiden win of […]

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#WorldCup: Rohr Reveals How Super Eagles Will Play Against Argentina

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2018 0

Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has stated that his players will play better when they clash with Argentina on Tuesday night at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in their final Group D clash in the 2018 World Cup. The Eagles would reach the knockout phase for the fourth time in six World Cup tournaments if they […]

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‘I Am Not Under Pressure’- Gernot Rohr Speaks Ahead Of Iceland Clash

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has insisted he is not under pressure ahead of Friday’s Group D clash against Iceland. It will be their second group game at the 2018 World Cup, following a 2-0 defeat to Croatia in their first fixture. Rohr, speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, declared that […]

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“We Will Beat Iceland, Argentina To Qualify” — Rohr

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2018 0

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has put aside Nigeria’s shock 2-0 defeat in the hands of Croatia as he insists that Nigeria still has the chance of going through from Group D. Nigeria occupy the last spot at the bottom of the Group but the German coach who blamed the defeat on defensive naivety from […]

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#WorldCup: Okocha Blames Rohr For Super Eagles Defeat

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2018 0

Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha has slammed Gernot Rohr for his poor tactical approach in Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Croatia in their opening game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. An own goal from Oghenekaro Eteno and a penalty from Luka Modric extended Nigeria’s winless streak in opening World Cup […]

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Russia 2018: Team spirit will help us against Croatia, Iceland, Argentina – Gernot Rohr

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2018 0

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his team may have no match winners, but team spirit and tactics will see them soar over their group D opponents at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Super Eagles are the least ranked team in the group and accordingly, book makers believe the odds are […]

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Why I Will Not Marry A Nigerian Woman – Super Eagles’ Coach, Gernot Rohr

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2018 0

  Super Eagles’ manager, Gernot Rohr, has given reasons he will not marry a Nigerian woman.   Just like former Nigerian manager, Clemens Westerhof got hooked to a Zimbabwean lady during his sojourn in Africa, Rohr, when asked in an interview with the Sun if he would consider marrying a Nigerian lady, said it would […]

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We are satisfied with Super Eagles performance – Solomon Dalung

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2018 0

The Minister of Sports, Mr Solomon Dalung, on Wednesday said the Federal Government was not disappointed with the 0 – 2 loss to Serbia in an international friendly played on Tuesday. The Minister reacted to the result while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. […]

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Russia 2018: Friendly Is Not The Same Thing As The World Cup – Gernot Rohr

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2018 0

Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has hailed the Super Eagles team, but insists they must keep working hard. Super Eagles beat highly rated Poland 1-0 away from home, to follow up their 4-2 win against Argentina. Rohr has warned against riding that wave, and has charged his men to keep working hard for the World […]

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Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, Unsure Of Available Goalkeepers

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2018 0

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has identified goalkeeping as the biggest problem with his Super Eagles team. The Franco-German said getting a replacement for Carl Ikeme who was diagnosed with Leukaemia, has been a major issue. He said his goalkeeping problem persists ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He told Przegld Sportowy, “It […]

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Stay With Bayern — Nigeria Manager Rohr Tells Lewandowaki To Snub Interest From Man Utd, Chelsea

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2018 0

Nigerian manager Gernot Rohr is an ardent Bayern fan, Rohr represented the bundesliga club from 1972 to 1974 While speaking from the Super Eagles camp in Poland, Rohr wants Poland captain Robert Lewandowski to ignore bids from Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid amid speculation linking the striker with a departure from Bayern Munich in […]

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Russia 2018: Omeruo, Nwakaeme, Olanrewaju dicey

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

Unless his club form improves tremendously, Brazil 2014 World Cup star, Kenneth Omeruo will not make Nigeria’s squad to next year’s edition of the world cup. Also in danger of missing the party are Anthony Nwakaeme and Kayode Olanrewaju, both of who were in the fringes of the squad during the Russia 2018 World Cup […]

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Rohr targets 2019 AFCON win

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr says he wants to win the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Cameroon after extending his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for two more years. The Super Eagles have won the tournament three times, but they missed out on the 2015 and 2017 editions. They are […]

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Rohr keeps door open for Enyeama

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr still wants to have Vincent Enyeama in his 2018 FIFA World Cup squad and has opened the doors for the experienced goalkeeper. Media reports suggest that the former Super Eagles skipper, who announced his retirement from international football in October 2015, had ruled out a return. However, Rohr says Enyeama could […]