Rohr namechecks Glasgow Rangers star as he discusses key Super Eagles players missing from squad
Published: June 08, 2021.png)
Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo was among the players namechecked by manager Gernot Rohr as he discussed the absence of his key players for the two friendlies against Cameroon.
The Super Eagles were facing a defensive crisis before the start of the training camp, with central defenders Kenneth Omeruo, Kevin Akpoguma, Leon Balogun and Semi Ajayi pulling out of the roster on account of injuries, while fullbacks Tyronne Ebuehi, Ola Aina and Zaidu Sanusi were also unavailable for selection.
Almeria qualifying for the LaLiga 2 playoffs denied Umar Sadiq the chance of making his senior debut for the national team.
Having found the net in his first two matches for the Super Eagles, Aribo has emerged as one of the untouchable players within the squad, starting all their matches when fit.
Speaking to the Super Eagles Media Team, Rohr said : "We have sixteen players who could not come. All these defenders - five central defenders - with two defensive midfielders Aribo, Onyeka.
"All the strikers who could not come, the wingers Kalu, Henry. Osimhen and the others. Simy was invited also, even Sadiq could not come because of the playoffs.
"It was a different camping but we have some experience now, we are interested in the new players what they can do in this match tomorrow against Cameroon".
"All the strikers who could not come, the wingers Kalu, Henry. Osimhen and the others. Simy was invited also, even Sadiq could not come because of the playoffs.
"It was a different camping but we have some experience now, we are interested in the new players what they can do in this match tomorrow against Cameroon".
Former Charlton Athletic central midfielder Aribo has totaled seven appearances for the Super Eagles since debuting against Ukraine in September 2019.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Latest News
- Super Eagles starting XI: Aina, Lookman, Osimhen, Onyeka, Iwobi start; home debut for Fredrick
- Super Eagles team news v Wasps: Leicester old boy Ndidi named captain, Troost-Ekong bench
- Bafana Bafana roster change: Kaizer Chiefs right-back handed late call-up for WCQ v Nigeria
- Confirmed team news: Defender who 'never disappointed' Hugo Broos ruled out of Nigeria clash
- 2026 WCQ: Four Rwanda dangermen Super Eagles must watch in today's crucial clash
- 'I called' – Boniface reveals the Liverpool player who warned him against joining Leverkusen
- 'I will be banned' – Rwanda coach wary of speaking out on Mokoena saga ahead of WCQ v Nigeria
- 1xCup 2025: Ikorodu City, ISAGT clinch quarterfinal spots as wild card race heats up
- 'Supported him' – Super Eagles captain insists Lookman is highly motivated to face Rwanda
- 'Some question marks' – Troost-Ekong says he is unconcerned with Bafana Bafana and Mokoena saga


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