2019 Africa Cup Of Nations: Gernot Rohr Defends Mikel Obi, Kelechi Iheanacho For AFCON - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (J.T)
May 24, 2019
Coachof the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has firmly defended the choice of his 25-manprovisional teal list for the forthcoming Total CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt2019, insisting that addition of captain Mikel Obi was strategic towards a successfulouting for the team.
Therehave been pockets of criticisms with the latest being that of erstwhile SuperEagles coach, Dutchman Jo Bonfrere over the inclusion of the ‘absentee’ Mikelwho last played for the Super Eagles since 26th June 2018 in the 2-1 loss toArgentina at Russia 2018 World Cup.
Butspeaking with newsmen, Rohr, the former Bayern Munich defender was adamant overhis choices.
TheGerman coach equally defended the inclusion of striker Kelechi Iheanacho whoseform has dipped in recent months with Leicester City in the English PremierLeague, adding being on the list only offers the players the opportunity tofight for a place in the final 23-man list for the AFCON.The Super Eagles aredrawn in an interesting Group B for Egypt 2019 along with Guinea and the duo ofMadagascar and Burundi who would be making their debut at the AFCON, Nigeriawould kick off the tournament on 22nd June against Burundi at the AlexandriaStadium