Bordeaux Star Kalu Receives Highest Praise Possible From Super Eagles Coach Rohr After Wonder Goal
Published: January 12, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr had nothing but praise for Bordeaux number 10 Samuel Kalu after the winger scored a wonder goal in his team's 1-0 win vs Le Havre in the French League Cup and explained why he is an exceptional player.
The German football tactician revealed that Kalu has always been on his radar as a potential Super Eagles player but was behind Moses Simon in the pecking order until the Levante star started to struggle with injuries.
''We knew him, of course. Initially, we had preference for Moses Simon, '' Rohr was quoted as saying by Bordeaux dedicated website Girondins4ever.com.
''Kalu became relevant when Simon experienced physical problems. But he's an amazing player for sure, he's integrated into my team as if he's always been there.
''He has intrinsic qualities of a footballer, he is fast and has the ability to defend.''
Kalu's versatility was put to test in November 2018 when he played as a wing-back as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
''We played 3-5-2 in South Africa where he scored our only goal, while managing to defend very well.
''He knows how to attack but he never hesitates to fall back to the defense. In the team, he can also play on the left wing when playing 4-2-3-1,'' Rohr concluded.
Samuel Kalu has started all the competitive matches played by the Super Eagles after the 2018 World Cup, scoring once in four appearances., while providing two assists.
Igho Kingsley
Latest News
- After failed summer move, Nwakali drafted into Barnsley U21s to stay match fit
- Why Super Eagles forward was omitted from Bayer Leverkusen squad to face FC Copenhagen
- 'Be fully ready for Liverpool' – Galatasaray insider provides update on Osimhen injury situation
- Uche could join Crystal Palace on a permanent deal before Afcon – what he needs to do
- Dessers scores first goal for Panathinaikos after summer move from Rangers
- 'Cruised away' – Nevin suggests Chelsea centre-back Tosin struggled against Bayern striker Kane
- Rio Ngumoha makes Champions League history as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid
- 'Irrelevant to us' – Frankfurt coach insists Osimhen's absence for Galatasaray is no big deal
- Son of former Super Eagles left-back makes UYL debut for Chelsea in win against Bayern
- 'I said to him' – Nottingham Forest boss reveals message to Ola Aina after defender's surgery


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Non Gamstop Casinos
- Non Gamstop Casino sites
- UK Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Vsbet
- F168
- MB88
- keo nha cai
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- VT88
- VT88
- 789club
- iwin
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- F168
- F168
- hi88