The decision was taken on Wednesday after Akpeyi was ruled out of the tie by medics
Browsing: Gernor Rohr
The Super Eagles were aware that an early goal could boost their morale as they wanted to avenge the 1-0 loss at Stade l’Amitie last week
Nigeria aim at improving her placement on the log in the next edition of the ranking as they duel against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in a double header World Cup qualifying tie in Uyo and Younde later this month
In a post match interview, the German said no player should blamed for the defeat as he hoped they have learnt their lessons and prepare better for the game against Cameroon
Rohr made the assertion on Thursday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State while fielding questions from sports journalists during a pre-match briefing on the Super Eagles’ preparedness for the tournament
The Franco-German stated this on a live broadcast on Supersports’ Monday night show
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the match between the Nigeria Professional Football League title hopefuls will be played at the Agege Stadium in one of the biggest fixtures of matchday 18
The Leicester forward addressed the squad immediately after the team meeting to announce his decision, saying he wanted to focus on his game
Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, and his assistants had been in a state of worry, understandably so, following an apparent goalkeeping crisis, as first choice Carl Ikeme arrived at the Crowne Plaza London Ealing hotel with injury
Injured Chelsea star Victor Moses not part of the work out as he was excused after he showed up in training camp with a medical report that he will not be fit for the friendlies
The team’s coordinator, Patrick Pascal, revealed that a group of the backroom staff travelled on Sunday, while others will join up with them in camp
The team’s media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, confirmed this on Wednesday
The Super Eagles will be up against Senegal’s Teranga Lions on March 23 before taking on the Etalons of Burkina Faso four days later
He has the option of a three-year permanent move to the 2016 Swedish Cup champions
Lookman is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England
The advice was contained in a statement issued by Ademola Olajire, the Nigeria Football Federation spokesman, on Sunday in Abuja
Only Belgium defender Elderson Echiejile was still making his way to the camp as at Tuesday evening
Patrick Pascal, the Team’s Coordinator, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria on telephone on Monday night, said 11 players had so far arrived camp
Though the Super Eagles have shot to the top of their qualifying phase with three points in their kitty after their Group B rivals, Cameroon and Algeria, played out a pulsating 1-1 draw in Blida, Rohr is aware of the huge task ahead in Super Eagles’ quest for a sixth World Cup appearance, saying they are not going to leave their guard open in the race to Russia 2018.
The Super Eagles welcome the Fennecs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on November 12 in one of the potentially most explosive games of the African series