1. Success must take advantage of Rohr’s centre-forward audition

Gernot Rohr’s decision to call up Isaac Success to the Nigeria squad in place of Simeon ‘Simy’ Nwankwo appears to show two things.

One, it shines a little more light onto the German’s thoughts about a long term replacement for the centre-forward role currently being filled by Odion Ighalo

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2. Nigeria/Libya: Rohr Calls Musa, Onazi, Ekong, Collins, 20 Others for Libya

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has invited in-form Ahmed Musa and 23 other players for this month’s double-take 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights. Also invited is unknown Jamilu Collins who plays for SC Padeborn 07 in the German league.

 

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3. Chelsea Legend Mikel: Until Today, I Still Think We Can Beat Argentina If Penalty Was Awarded; Messi The Best

For the third international game in a row, Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel will not suit up for the Nigeria National Team, with manager Gernot Rohr omitting him from the roster for this month’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya.
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mikel obi
The central midfielder’s last appearance for the Super Eagles was a 2-1 loss to an Argentinean side, parading arguably the best player on the planet, Lionel Messi, on June 26 at the 2018 World Cup.

4. Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi Reveals How He Celebrated First Home Goal For Arsenal

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has revealed that he celebrated his first goal for Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium with a trip to South African restaurant chain, Nando’s.
The Hale End Academy product scored his maiden home goal for the Gunners in their 4-0 rout of Watford on April 2, 2016 in what was his second Premier League start.

5. It is the dream of every player to play for his country of birth – Jamilu Collins

I am so excited to be back to the fold again after my first invitation last camping section against Seychelles and as well Liberia.

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Jamilu Collins

The SC Paderbon player said, It is the dream of every player to play in the national team which i am not an exemption of that statement.

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