FIFA Awards: Rohr omits Messi, Ronaldo from top three
He may have won the FIFA player of the year award for a record sixth time, but Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr does not think Lionel Messi’s was one of the top three players in the world last year according to the voting results that were released last night.
Rohr to start Akpeyi against Guinea Uzoho is now No.3
Gernot Rohr has dropped a massive hint that he will start Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi in this afternoon’s Africa Cup of Nations match vs Guinea and has confirmed that Francis Uzoho is now the Super Eagles third choice goalkeeper.
Winning first match is key —Rohr
Nigeria national team manager Gernot Rohr says winning their opening match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will be key to their hopes.
AFCON 2019: Rohr urges Eagles players to go low profile
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has urged his players to humble themselves and remain in the right frame of mind for the Africa Cup of Nations which begins this weekend in Egypt.
Fittest team will win Africa Cup of Nations says Rohr
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said he expects that after a demanding season in Europe, plus the heat in Egypt, will mean the fittest team will be crowned African champions.
Rohr: MIKEL committed to leading Nigeria
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has praised John Obi Mikel for his early arrival at the Super Eagles’ camp in Asaba.
