• Latest
  • All
  • News
  • Lifestyle

Rohr Happy With Eagles’ Strong Mental Attitude

4 years ago
Leicester’s Iheanacho Breaks Premier League Duck At Fulham

Leicester’s Iheanacho Breaks Premier League Duck At Fulham

4 hours ago
Olisema’s Effort Seals Historic Enyimba Victory In Nasarawa

Olisema’s Effort Seals Historic Enyimba Victory In Nasarawa

5 hours ago
Sierra Leone Capitulation: Ahmed Musa Admits Super Eagles Were Poor, Apologises To Nigerians

January Transfers: Aghahowa Gives Reasons For Super Eagles Stars’ Poor Showing In The Market

11 hours ago
Pinnick Clarifies Statement On Ovie Ejaria

Pinnick Clarifies Statement On Ovie Ejaria

12 hours ago
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
  • Login
  • Register
Soccernet.ng
  • Home
    Leicester’s Iheanacho Breaks Premier League Duck At Fulham

    Leicester’s Iheanacho Breaks Premier League Duck At Fulham

    Olisema’s Effort Seals Historic Enyimba Victory In Nasarawa

    Olisema’s Effort Seals Historic Enyimba Victory In Nasarawa

    Sierra Leone Capitulation: Ahmed Musa Admits Super Eagles Were Poor, Apologises To Nigerians

    January Transfers: Aghahowa Gives Reasons For Super Eagles Stars’ Poor Showing In The Market

    Pinnick Clarifies Statement On Ovie Ejaria

    Pinnick Clarifies Statement On Ovie Ejaria

    Two-Goal Hero Henry Onyekuru Gives Reasons Behind His Sparkling Galatasarsay Debut Display

    Excellent Henry Onyekuru On Fire Again For Galatasaray

    Galatasaray Return: Onyekuru In The Last Chance Saloon

    Video: Watch Onyekuru’s Stunning Goal On His Second Appearance In Third Galatasaray Spell

    Ligue 1’s Newest Nigerian Star Terem Moffi Opens Goalscoring Account

    Terem Moffi Says He Draws Comparison With Belgian Superstar

    Former Spain Coach Lopetegui Praises Super Eagles Hopeful

    Former Spain Coach Lopetegui Praises Super Eagles Hopeful

    Another Nigerian Star Leaves La Liga For Spanish Second Division Side Battling Relegation

    Another Nigerian Star Leaves La Liga For Spanish Second Division Side Battling Relegation

  • Live Scores
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Serie A
    • Ligue 1
  • App
  • Videos
  • Players Lifestyle
  • Betting
No Result
View All Result
Soccernet.ng
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Rohr Happy With Eagles’ Strong Mental Attitude

SoccerNet Editor by SoccerNet Editor
4 years ago
in News
0
15
SHARES
375
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Super Eagles’ technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has praised his players for ending the game on a high against Africa’s second ranked team, Senegal in a friendly in London on Thursday.

The German tactician made three quick changes in the second half, thereby giving the likes of Isaac Success and Austria-based striker, Olanrewaju Kayode the opportunity to make their senior national team debuts in the game.

“It is never the result that matters in a friendly match; it is the attitude of the players and what they bring to the game. I am satisfied with our whole attitude and the fact that after going down by a goal, we were mentally strong enough to come back and eventually ended the match on a high.

“You must also consider that we were missing key players like Carl (Ikeme), (Victor) Moses and the captain (John Mikel Obi). We put out a couple of players who had not featured for us before, like (Olanrewaju) Kayode and (Isaac) Success.

“We had to deal with goalkeeping issue and Daniel (Akpeyi) did not have any training with the team. (Ikechukwu) Ezenwa came on the eve of the match and also did not train. It was difficult planning for the game but I am satisfied with what we came up with and how we approached the game.”

The Franco-German, who has won three of four matches with the three –time African champions, drawing the other, specially applauded the output of the defenders as well as Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho in the attack.

“It is a fact that Leon (Balogun), (William) Ekong and Elderson (Echiejile) had not been playing regularly in their clubs, and even Kenneth (Omeruo) who had been active was played in a different role. (Ahmed) Musa and Kelechi (Iheanacho) had also not been playing much. So, it was tough for them at the start but they picked up well and showed good character.

“Our captain (Ogenyi Onazi) went off injured after only 20 minutes. We had to choose between (John) Ogu and (Oghenekaro) Etebo, we opted for Ogu because of the stature of the Senegalese and I think he did well. Now, we know we have some strength-in-depth and that is very good for planning. I am also delighted with the confidence level of Wilfred (Ndidi).”

Looking ahead to Monday’s game against the Etalons, Rohr told thenff.com: “It is a different game altogether. I coached them before coming to Nigeria and I know they are not so much physical but a very technical team.

“You think of players like Bertrand Traore (who is with Chelsea FC of England but loaned to Ajax Amsterdam) and also Nakoulma who was impressive at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, as well as Alain Traore, (Aristide) Bance and the young goalkeeper (Herve Koffi). It is going to be an interesting match but we will be at our best.”

Tags: Genort RohrNewsNigeriaSuper Eagles
Share6Tweet4
SoccerNet Editor

SoccerNet Editor

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published.

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Former Spain Coach Lopetegui Praises Super Eagles Hopeful

Former Spain Coach Lopetegui Praises Super Eagles Hopeful

February 2, 2021
“He Could Be A Diamond” – Super Eagles Captain Tipped To Be One Of Sam Allardyce’s Best Buys

Transfers: Wayne Rooney’s Derby Interested In Forgotten Super Eagles Star; Ahmed Musa In England To Seal West Brom Deal

February 1, 2021
Pinnick Clarifies Statement On Ovie Ejaria

Pinnick Clarifies Statement On Ovie Ejaria

February 3, 2021
Eagles Target Ligue 1 Star

Official: Fulham Sign Super Eagles Star Josh Maja

5
Gernot Rohr Sends “Don’t Sack Me Yet” Message On Amaju Pinnick’s Birthday

Pinnick Reveals Only One England Youth International Has Been Cleared To Play For Nigeria

4
Dream Start For Henry Onyekuru In Turkey

Dream Start For Henry Onyekuru In Turkey

10
Leicester’s Iheanacho Breaks Premier League Duck At Fulham

Leicester’s Iheanacho Breaks Premier League Duck At Fulham

February 3, 2021
Olisema’s Effort Seals Historic Enyimba Victory In Nasarawa

Olisema’s Effort Seals Historic Enyimba Victory In Nasarawa

February 3, 2021
Sierra Leone Capitulation: Ahmed Musa Admits Super Eagles Were Poor, Apologises To Nigerians

January Transfers: Aghahowa Gives Reasons For Super Eagles Stars’ Poor Showing In The Market

February 3, 2021
Soccernet.ng

Copyright © 2020 Soccernet Media Limited.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Live Scores
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Serie A
    • Ligue 1
  • App
  • Videos
  • Players Lifestyle
  • Betting

Copyright © 2020 Soccernet Media Limited.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In