Rohr Gives Reasons Why He Cap-tied Glasgow Rangers Star In AFCONQ Vs Benin
Published: November 14, 2019Gernot Rohr had hinted during Tuesday's pre-match press conference that Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo was set to make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles against Benin, provided he proved his fitness in the team's final workout ahead of yesterday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo.
The Super Eagles number 10 informed Rohr that he was in tiptop condition in the hours leading up to the game at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, hence the German football tactician had no choice but to hand a competitive debut to the versatile midfielder, with his proud dad watching on from the stands.
Speaking to reporters, including allnigeriasoccer.com, on Wednesday evening, Rohr explained why he fielded Aribo from the very beginning of the match : ''We spoke this morning and he told me that he recovered well from the night flight he had from London, from his game on Sunday.
''I have confidence in my players when they tell me I am ready so I make them play, especially for him his father was here.
''It was the first time or the second time only in his country so it was very important for him to play this first (competitive) match with the Super Eagles''.
''I have confidence in my players when they tell me I am ready so I make them play, especially for him his father was here.
''It was the first time or the second time only in his country so it was very important for him to play this first (competitive) match with the Super Eagles''.
Following his maiden competitive game, Aribo has become the third player in the current Super Eagles squad previously eligible to represent England now cap-tied to Nigeria, after Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Latest News
- Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo provides injury update on Awoniyi pre-Everton
- Gift Orban replacement: Gent on brink of deal for tall Danish-Nigerian striker dubbed 'The New Onuachu'
- Spain youth team call-up for former Liverpool winger Elijah Gift; also eligible for Nigeria and Cuba
- Confirmed team news: Super Eagles defender Collins might miss Cardiff City v Southampton
- Photo: Trabzonspor striker Onuachu trains with special bandage ahead of potential return to action
- Transfer guru rules out possibility of 2021 Super Eagles invitee making a return to Chelsea this summer
- 'No one has ever said Chukwueze is poor' - Trevisani urges AC Milan winger to justify his transfer fee
- European competitions: Lookman, Tella, Boniface, Kayode, Onyedika, Iroegbunam advance to semifinals
- Meet Victoria Ezebinyuo: SC Freiburg's 2019 Euro U17 winner eligible for Super Falcons
- 'My mum is Nigerian' - Arsenal RB confirms he's eligible to play for Super Eagles, three other national teams
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football