Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr who is under-fire by the media for calling up CSKA Sofia of Bulgaria winger Viv Solomon-Otabor as replacement for ‎injured Samuel Kalu has explained the reason behind his decision.


The call up to Solomon-Otabor came as a surprise to many considering that the former Birmingham City teenager hasn’t done as much as other Nigerian players plying their trade in leagues higher than that of Bulgaria, Where Solomon-Otabor plays.

Defending his choice in a chat with Owngoalnigeria.com, the Franco-German coach said Solomon-Otabor will surprise many if he gets to play against Brazil and that he called him up as replacement for Kalu because they play same position.

He said he monitored the player for a year before deciding to call him up when the opportunity came following the withdrawal of Kalu. Rohr advised Club Brugge David Okereke and Heerenveen Chidera Ejuke to continue with their impressive form as he will call them up soonest.

” I like what I saw in him when I watched him. He is like Kalu on the wings and we have been monitoring him for some time now. The other players like Okereke, Ejuke will get their chance soon. Solomon got the nod because the vacancy is for a winger. Players doing well need to continue working hard”, the coach explained.

https://www.reportminds.com/2019/10/why-i-called-up-viv-solomon-otabor-as.html?m=1

Okay o. Make we win sha

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Sha anything less than 3:0 win against Brazil is unacceptable

Nigeria 2: 1 Brazil

I personally think Rohr is doing a great job. He’s bringing in new and good players from all over the world.

all ds players from dis small small club self ...

Please what time is the match?

Even if Kalu plays they'll still be trashed

We need determination,,, good fighting spirit,,,patapata na draw,,, Senegal is watching to confirm who is truly the giant of Africa,,,our FIFA ranking must improve

1pm

TruthinAction:
Please what time is the match?

Make them no just use neymar let them shine, we played 5 matched against messi, we lost them all

Rohr is a big part of the corruption syndicate taking money from players to make appearances in the super eagles. Y’all think that oyibo man is not kwarrupt? You’re kidding me. He’s a big scam and is not even playing the best of football for eagles. Keshi’s team played better and Siasia would’ve taken this next generation of talents we’ve got to greater accomplishments. Rohr is a fraud

TruthinAction:
Please what time is the match?

1pm

Nigeria =2 Brazil=2

phoenix90:
Rohr is a big part of the corruption syndicate taking money from players to make appearances in the super eagles. Y’all think that oyibo man is not kwarrupt? You’re kidding me. He’s a big scam and is not even playing the best of football for eagles. Keshi’s team played better and Siasia would’ve taken this next generation of talents we’ve got to greater accomplishments. Rohr is a fraud

Are you a witness to the fraud happening? Some of you just lay accusations behind keyboards just because you want to form an opinion.
Siasia handled Eagles before, what was his achievement and why didn't he discover all these players? For the very first time, we are beginning to see very young Nigerians being called up to showcase what they have, yet people like you are still complaining.
Naso una use complain and oversabi vote Bubu, now see where we are as a Country.

phoenix90:
Rohr is a big part of the corruption syndicate taking money from players to make appearances in the super eagles. Y’all think that oyibo man is not kwarrupt? You’re kidding me. He’s a big scam and is not even playing the best of football for eagles. Keshi’s team played better and Siasia would’ve taken this next generation of talents we’ve got to greater accomplishments. Rohr is a fraud

My man please reconsider your statement...we didn't play Afcon 15 and 17...when this man entered,he took us to the world cup,with a game to spare..And also Afcon 2019 , finishing third.And you call him a fraud...ah ah .bro you are careless and heartless.

phoenix90:
Rohr is a big part of the corruption syndicate taking money from players to make appearances in the super eagles. Y’all think that oyibo man is not kwarrupt? You’re kidding me. He’s a big scam and is not even playing the best of football for eagles. Keshi’s team played better and Siasia would’ve taken this next generation of talents we’ve got to greater accomplishments. Rohr is a fraud

E get the kind slap Wey dem dey reserve for person like you..just to reset that your brain small..only small bros.

Senegal has done it....Nigeria can do better

Mexyz:
Are you a witness to the fraud happening? Some of you just lay accusations behind keyboards just because you want to form an opinion.
Siasia handled Eagles before, what was his achievement and why didn't he discover all these players? For the very first time, we are beginning to see very young Nigerians being called up to showcase what they have, yet people like you are still complaining.
Naso una use complain and oversabi vote Bubu, now see where we are as a Country.

I just weak for this set of people... indigenous coaches became a problem a certain period because of their corruption games..we brought in a foreign coach,and they are still lamenting...I just weak for our country people...

phoenix90:
Rohr is a big part of the corruption syndicate taking money from players to make appearances in the super eagles. Y’all think that oyibo man is not kwarrupt? You’re kidding me. He’s a big scam and is not even playing the best of football for eagles. Keshi’s team played better and Siasia would’ve taken this next generation of talents we’ve got to greater accomplishments. Rohr is a fraud

You need a psychiatric..

Ok. Fingers crossed.

Goat supersport go show the match?

Aarenasbaba:
Senegal has done it....Nigeria can do better

Abeg o. Mk una no hype naija. Tomorrow match na rape case. Neymar n firmino on the scoresheet no b Akpeyi go dey post mk una watch.

If Brazil beat us 1 zero.... Na im be say we win na

Fragility6:

Abeg o. Mk una no hype naija. Tomorrow match na rape case. Neymar n firmino on the scoresheet no b Akpeyi go dey post mk una watch.

Can u pls tell me d final score ?

slegend:

My man please reconsider your statement...we didn't play Afcon 15 and 17...when this man entered,he took us to the world cup,with a game to spare..And also Afcon 2019 , finishing third.And you call him a fraud...ah ah .bro you are careless and heartless.

Who did this to us?

With the calibre of players we've had and still have coupled with our achievement in world football, is that the best we can do?
He didn't even win the NC and Keshi won that.

Well done to coach Rohr and I wish the dude will prove many wrong furthermore this is sole reason for friendly matches: to test the untested

The same siasia that was ban by FIFA for corruption?


quote author=phoenix90 post=83072714]Rohr is a big part of the corruption syndicate taking money from players to make appearances in the super eagles. Y’all think that oyibo man is not kwarrupt? You’re kidding me. He’s a big scam and is not even playing the best of football for eagles. Keshi’s team played better and Siasia would’ve taken this next generation of talents we’ve got to greater accomplishments. Rohr is a fraud[/quote]

Aarenasbaba:


Laelae, they can't and would never rape us.... We have to wear many pants

My advice to you na say wear brazil jersey go watch d match to save u from heartbreak. Shei u see d nonsense d boys perform against ukraine? From two goals up to begging for draw. Nigeria game na first half,second half na anoda different thing entirely dem go dey play.