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Eguavoen Blames NFF Over Failure To Qualify For World Cup

by Victor Ndubuisi April 5, 2022

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Augustine Eguavoen, the former interim head coach of the Super Eagles, has stated that he does not agree with the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) decision to remove Gernot Rohr.

In December, Eguavoen took over for Rohr ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in January.

The former international remarked on Monday Night Football that he was unhappy with the timing of Rohr’s departure.

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Victor Ikpeba, a former Nigeria international in the studio, declined to blame Eguavoen for his country’s inability to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

The NFF, according to Ikpeba, should take responsibility for the Eagles’ absence in Qatar.

“Eguavoen did not agree with the decision to sack Gernot Rohr.

In agreement, Eguavoen added: “Yes, I complained about the timing as it was too close to the Africa Cup of Nations,” Ikpeba said.

April 5, 2022

NFF Chairman, Pinnick Reveals Why Rohr Was Sacked As Super Eagles coach

by Victor Ndubuisi December 13, 2021

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Amaju Pinnick, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has explained why Gernot Rohr was sacked as the head coach of the Super Eagles.

Rohr was fired on Sunday after a virtual meeting of the NFF executive committee.

Former captain and current NFF Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, has been put in charge of the three-time African champions.

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Pinnick has now said the decision was taken to forestall a “disaster” waiting to happen.

“It wasn’t an individual decision; it was a collective decision from the committee.

“We didn’t want a disaster to happen before taking the decision,” Pinnick said on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.

Pinnick also said the last two matches under Rohr were abysmal and Nigeria would not have qualified for the last round of the 2022 World Cup if not for providence.

The NFF President also said the 68-year-old failed to enforce discipline in the squad, adding that there were so many things not known to the public on the matter.

December 13, 2021

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Finally, NFF Sacks Rohr, Appoints New Super Eagles Interim Coach

by Victor Ndubuisi December 13, 2021

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The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday ended rumours as it announced the sacking of the nation’s football team coach, Gernot Rohr.

Anaedoonline.ng understands that there have been rumours of the German being sacked, a development which was debunked in several notifications by the NFF.

However, the football federation today made it public it has sacked Rohr and appointed Augustine Eguavoen, the current NFF Technical Director, as the Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles on an interim basis.

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A statement from the nation’s football governing body reads: “This is with immediate effect, and follows the termination of the relationship with Franco-German Gernot Rohr, who has been in charge of the three-time African champions for the past 64 months, and is Nigeria’s longest-serving manager.”

The statement added, “Following a virtual meeting of the NFF Executive Committee on Sunday, it was decided that Eguavoen will work with Salisu Yusuf (Chief Coach); Paul Aigbogun (Assistant Coach); Joseph Yobo (Assistant Coach); Dr Terry Eguaoje (Assistant Coach) and Aloysius Agu (Goalkeeper Trainer).

“Former Nigeria captains Augustine ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu and Garba Lawal have been appointed to provide technical and ambassadorial support for the crew.”

The statement quoted the General Secretary of the NFF, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, as commending the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports for collaboration and guidance all through.

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“The relationship between the Nigeria Football Federation and Mr Rohr has come to an end. We thank him for his services to the Super Eagles and Nigeria,” he added.

Anaedoonline.ng understands that Eguavoen will now lead the Super Eagles in their preparation for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cameroon 9th January – 6th February 2022, while NFF continue the search for a substantive Head Coach.

December 13, 2021

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REVEALED: Gernot Rohr Replacement As Super Coach Emerge

by Victor Ndubuisi November 23, 2021

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With calls for a change of leadership for the Super Eagles, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is reportedly lining up Mladen Krstajic to replace Gernot Rohr.

Anaedoonline.ng gathered that Krstajic is being looked at to replace the German if he leaves his position as the head coach of the Super Eagles.

Currently a free agent, Krstajic led Serbia to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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He left his role as coach of the national team after failing to qualify for Euro 2020. His last job was with Serbian club FK TSC Bačka Topola.

According to reports, the exit of Gernot Rohr should be concluded this week.

Top NFF officials are set to meet Krstajic representatives this week to finalise details of his contract.

The 47-year-old former defender was capped 59 times by his country and scored two goals.

He also played for German clubs Werder Bremen and Schalke 04.

Rohr was appointed head coach of the Super Eagles in August 2016 and led the team to a third-place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

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The German’s conservative approach and Super Eagles’ uninspiring performances have been heavily criticised by some Nigerians who called for his sack.

Despite leading the Super Eagles to the 2022 World Cup play-offs, the Franco-German will not be taking the team to the playoffs and the Nation’s cup in January 2022.

The Super Eagles, three-time African champions, finished top of Group C despite being held by Cape Verde in their final Group C World Cup qualifier in Lagos.

Nigeria will face any of these teams which includes Egypt Ghana, Mali, Cameroon or DR Congo, when the playoffs draw goes down on December 18, 2021.

November 23, 2021

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LATEST: I’m Still The Super Eagles Coach – Gernot Rohr

by Victor Ndubuisi November 18, 2021

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The alleged sacked Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has denied being sacked as head coach of the senior national football team, Super Eagles.

It was reported that the German tactician was allegedly relieved of his job by his employer, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), after five years in the saddle.

The German was reportedly sacked after one of the sponsors of the Super Eagles agreed to the termination clause in the German’s contract.

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But in an interview with Newsmen on Thursday, Rohr stated that he has not been sacked as the national team head coach.

He, however, admitted that the NFF wanted him to quit the team after the Super Eagles lacklustre display in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Cape Verde.

He said: “Not yet, but that’s what they want me to do.”

Rohr was appointed head coach of the Super Eagles in August 2016 and led the team to a third-place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

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The German’s conservative approach and Super Eagles’ uninspiring performances have been heavily criticised by some Nigerians who called for his sack.

Despite leading the Super Eagles to the 2022 World Cup play-offs, the Franco-German will not be taking the team to the playoffs and the Nation’s cup in January 2022.

The Super Eagles, three-time African champions, finished top of Group C despite being held by Cape Verde in their final Group C World Cup qualifier in Lagos.

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Nigeria will face any of these teams which includes Egypt Ghana, Mali, Cameroon or DR Congo, when the playoffs draw goes down on December 18, 2021.

November 18, 2021

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BREAKING: Gernot Rohr ‘Sacked’ As Super Eagles Coach

by Victor Ndubuisi November 18, 2021

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German tactician, Gernot Rohr has been allegedly sacked as head coach of the senior national football team, Super Eagles.

Anaedoonline.ng learned that Rohr was relieved of his job by his employer, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), after five years in the saddle.

The German was sacked after one of the sponsors of the Super Eagles agreed to the termination clause in the German’s contract.

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Rohr was appointed head coach of the Super Eagles in August 2016 and led the team to a third-place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

The German’s conservative approach and Super Eagles’ uninspiring performances have been heavily criticised by some Nigerians.

Despite leading the Super Eagles to the 2022 World Cup play-offs, the Franco-German will not be taking the team to the playoffs and the Nation’s cup in January 2022.

The Super Eagles, three-time African champions, finished top of Group C despite being held 1-1 by Cape Verde in Lagos on Tuesday.

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Nigeria will face any of these teams which includes Egypt Ghana, Mali, Cameroon or DR Congo, when the playoffs draw goes down on December 18th, 2021.

November 18, 2021

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W/C Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Invites 23 Players To Supper Eagles Squad [Full List]

by Victor Ndubuisi September 30, 2021

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Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has invited Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon and Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 double qualifying clash against the Central African Republic in Lagos and Douala.

The Franco-German also invited captain Ahmed Musa and deputy captain William Ekong.

Goalkeepers Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho and Daniel Akpeyi return, just as defenders William Ekong, Abdullahi Shehu, Chidozie Awaziem, Leon Balogun, Jamilu Collins, Olaoluwa Aina and Kenneth Omeruo.

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The Day 3 encounter will hold at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos on Thursday, 7th October with the Day 4 match in Douala, Cameroon (presently the ‘home’ of Central African Republic national teams) on Sunday, 10th October.

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Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Sparta Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem (Alanyaspor FC, Turkey); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Leon Balogun (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); William Ekong (Watford FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany); Abdullahi Shehu (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Calvin Ughelumba (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Kevin Akpoguma (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany)

Midfielders: Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Galsgow Rangers, Scotland); Innocent Bonke (Malmo FF, Sweden); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England)

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Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Fatih Karagumruk, Turkey); Samuel Kalu (FC Bordeaux, France); Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Paul Onuachu (KRC Genk, Belgium); Chidera Ejuke (CSKA Moscow, Russia).

September 30, 2021

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Super Eagles Coach Predicts Tough Times For NPFL Players

by AnaedoOnline April 2, 2021

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Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has expressed fears over the possibility of including home-based players in his team ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Anaedoonline.ng reports.

The 67-year-old Franco-German named Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble in his 24-man squad and invited Adekunle Adeleke and Anayo Iwuala as replacements for Kenneth Omeruo and Umar Sadiq after they were not released by their clubs due to COVID-19 concerns.

The Eagles are drawn in Group C of the qualifiers against Liberia, Central African Republic and Cape Verde. They will welcome the Lone Star in June in their opening qualifying group game, before a tricky trip to Central African Republic.

These two matches are expected to be played between June 1 and 15.

“We had three home-based players in the team and they trained well and showed what they could do. But it’s going to be tough for them to get into the team when the players in Europe are fit and available,’ Rohr told newsmen.

“I cannot say who will come back. It’s not possible now with two months to our next game.

“It will be difficult for the home-based players to make the team when those who missed last games return.”

The Eagles were unbeaten as they won Group L with 14 points, while the second ticket in the group will be decided between Benin and Sierra Leone in June.

Meanwhile, Former Super Eagles winger, George Finidi, has questioned the choice of some players selected by coach Gernot Rohr for Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho later this month, Anaedoonline.ng reports.

Rohr released a 24-man list for the games on Tuesday, listing two defenders Shehu Abdulahi and Semi Ajayi as midfielders alongside Wilfred Ndidi and Oghenekaro Etebo for the games, a decision Finidi disagreed with.

The 49-year-old, who scored eight goals in 45 matches for Nigeria also said striker Paul Onuachu’s poor form with the Eagles has been down to poor coaching.

April 2, 2021

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Gernot Rohr Leaves Super Eagles Door Open To Ighalo

by AnaedoOnline February 8, 2021

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Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has not foreclosed the possibility of ‘retired’ striker Odion Ighalo to return to the squad after he teamed up with Saudi Arabian side Al –Shabab.

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The 31-year-old Ighalo called it quit with international football after helping the Super Eagles to win bronze at the 2019 Africa Cup of nations in Egypt. Where he emerged the tournament’s top scorer.

Ighalo scored seven goals in the Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign, the most by any player and found the net against Burundi in the group phase; Cameroon in the round of 16;Algeria in the semi-finals and Tunisia in the third-place playoff before announcing his retirement from the international scene.

Snapped up by Al Shabab last week after his long loan spell at Manchester United, Rohr was coy when pressed about the chances of Ighalo joining the Super Eagles fray again.

“Playing regularly in Saudi is not a reason to eliminate a good player from Super Eagles,” the 67-year-old experienced coach told NationSport.

Meanwhile, Rohr has for the umpteenth time expressed happiness over the impressive lineup of Nigerian strikers making scoring waves with their European clubs, adding he was scouting on all fronts ahead naming a squad for the forthcoming 2021 AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho.

“Terem Moffi (Lorient) is doing well like Taiwo Awoniyi (Union Berlin), Paul Onuachu (Genk), Umar Sadiq(UD Almeria), Henry Onyekuru (Galatasaray) again…and others,” explained Rohr who breezed into Abuja at the weekend.“We are looking in all directions! Cheers from Abuja.

February 8, 2021

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Ex-Super Eagles Star Kicks Against Ekong, Omeruo’s Call Up

by AnaedoOnline December 21, 2020

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Former Super Eagles winger Tijani Babangida has stated that players plying their trade in Europe’s second tier division do not deserve to be called up to the national team, Anaedoonline.ng reports.

Former Super Eagles winger Tijani Babangida

Babangida, who is also the President, Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, stated this during an interview withreporters, where top stars discuss topical issues in Nigerian sports.

Kenneth Omeruo, William Troost-Ekong and Jamilu Colins are notable players in the Eagles who feature in the second division in Europe.

Omeruo stars for Leganes in the Spanish Segunda division while Troost-Ekong and Collins ply their trade in the English Championship with Watford and the German Bundesliga 2 with Paderborn respectively.

“Nigeria has never given a free hand to a coach as it has given to Gernot Rohr,” The former Ajax and Genclerbirligi star said.

“The country needs to have a system in place to groom players from the local league for the national teams. The coach and his backroom staff need to stay in the country to train the local players.

“We don’t have a strong national team. Players playing in the lower division in Europe should not be invited to the national team.

“In Europe, they don’t invite players who are not first team regulars to the national team but here (in Nigeria) we even invite inactive players for games.”

December 21, 2020

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