Rohr: Why I Invited Ighalo; Thoughts On Onyekuru, Collins For Super Eagles – Libya Clashes
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Rohr: Why I Invited Ighalo; Thoughts On Onyekuru, Collins For Super Eagles – Libya Clashes
Ighalo has scored 20 CSL goals for Changchun Yatai so far this season, but has barely been impressive for the Super Eagles after the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
“Ighalo is a player who did very well for the country during the World Cup qualifiers, particularly against Cameroon,” Rohr said during his media conference in Uyo on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s clash at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium.
“He had a difficult World Cup, which was not so easy for him, but he is doing well for his club having scored over 20 goals – it was a good reason to invite him.
“And we don’t have the time to change all our offensive players and that was why we invited Isaac Success.”
“The problem is to find the understanding with the other players. We have a new player in Samuel Kalu, so we need more communication
“We can also play like we did against Iceland with two strikers, where we lined up Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho.
“We also have Henry Onyekuru who plays for Galatasaray. He scored a fantastic goal against Liberia. So we are good in that area.
“Also the spirit of competition is now there in the team.
“Winning Libya won’t be easy, that’s why we are preparing hard for this game. With two wins, we are through to the AFCON.”
Rohr who is targeting his first home win the AFCON qualifiers having lost to South Africa last June also gives a strong incline that Paderborn left back Jamilu Collins could make his official Super Eagles debut against Libya on Saturday after closely monitoring him at his German club.
“Collins is interesting for us. He has the qualities to play very well for us,” Rohr remarked.
“Perhaps he will start the game (vs Libya).
“It is not just because he has a good left foot. He has a good physique. He is quick, he can go forward and he is defensively strong.
“I saw him play for Paderborn when they beat Cologne 5-3 and he did very well.
“Two, three years ago, Paderborn were in the Bundesliga and they now want to come back (to the top flight). They have a really strong team.
“What I also saw of him before the Seychelles game was good, but he had a little injury, he wasn’t 100% to start the game.”
“He started the game in Monrovia against Liberia and he was good.”
However, Rohr admits that competition for the left-full-back position is open in the absence of Elderson Echiejile, who has yet to secure a new club.
Ola Aina and Bryan Idowu are the other left-back options available for Rohr.
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