1. Rohr Knows Nine Of His Starters Vs RSA : Picks Ezenwa In Team A, Undecided Over Leicester’s Iheanacho
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has already made up his mind on at least nine of the players that will be named in the starting line-up for Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in Johannesburg, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.
The German football tactician intends to name majority of the players that started the wins against Libya last month in the match day five fixture vs Bafana Bafana.
2. Moses Faces Chelsea Obstacle From FIFA Threat
Any thought of Moses leaving Stamford Bridge on loan or in a permanent deal would depend on if the club can buy a replacement, which would be impossible should they get a FIFA transfer ban.
Consequently, Moses will now have to carefully weigh his chances in the January window, as a loan deal outside would accord him regular playing time elsewhere, while staying put would mean working harder to put an end to his current redundant status under Maurizio Sarri.
3. Ibitoye Rules Out High Altitude Fear For Eagles