These are the first two in a list of six friendly encounters planned for the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the 21st FIFA World Cup finals in the Russian Federation this summer
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Ajayi is set to receive his maiden call-up to the Super Eagles’ squad after impressing ever since his arrival from Tunisia, according to reports.
Umudu told the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Friday that at the end of the day, the praise or blame stops at Rohr’s table
The Gernot Rohr side also trails Tunisia, Senegal, DR Congo, Morocco, Egypt and Cameroon as seventh best country in Africa
Disu, who gave warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, added that the team needed to be wary of the numbers of international friendly games for the Eagles.
The Franco-German coach made the revelation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos.
The Franco-German tactician stated that the World Cup is not a tea party as no form of indiscipline would be tolerated when the national team camp finally opens in May.
The NFF 1st Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, explained that Rohr, initially taken on board in July 2016, deserved the extension after qualifying the Super Eagles for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, even with a match to spare.
Gernot Rohr’s side will face Poland on March 23 and Serbia four days later, before the home fixture against DR Congo in Abuja on May 28.
The next ranking is scheduled for January 18, 2018
Nigeria however got four places in the nominations, with Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, and Super Falcons star forward, Asisat Oshoala, being among those for the individual awards.
The Barcelona forward said this when he was asked in an interview with FIFA online to analyse the strength and weakness of the teams in Group D ahead of Russia 2018 World Cup.
Three-time champions Nigeria missed out on the 2015 and 2017 edition of the African Cup of Nations, and trail leaders Libya and South Africa by three points in Group E of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The South Americans were pitted alongside the West Africans – fifth time in all their six appearances at the finals, Croatia and Iceland in Group D.
Broos, who has enjoyed a successful spell in charge of Indomitable Lions, having led the team to victory at the last Africa Cup of Nations, was fired following a meeting on Monday morning and his compensation package is what is being discussed
The draw was held on Friday
Speaking from the Crowne Plaza World Trade Centre, Moscow, the morning after he landed in the Russian capital for the showpiece event, Rohr told thenff.com that there is no weak squad in the 32-team field, and anyone hoping to play so-called “average teams” in the group phase is only guilty of wishful thinking
The 33-year-old, who plays in China for Shanghai Shenhua, has scored 16 goals in 39 appearances, with his last goal coming in Sunday’s 3-2 second leg win over SIPG to lead his team to the Chinese FA Cup title on the away goals rule
Pinnick said: “The Federation leadership’s resolve to ensure there were no distractions of any size or complexion around Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup preparation and participation informed the offer of a fresh two-year contract to Rohr.”
Rohr will face stiff competition for the gong against Pharaoh’s of Egypt handler Hector Cuper, Hugo Broos (Cameroon), L’Hussein Amoutta (Wydad Athletic Club) and Mihayo Kazembe (TP Mazembe).