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Ndidi, Iheanacho, Troost-Ekong, Iwobi, Etebo Ruled Out Of 2022 World Cup Qualifiers


Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr will be without several of his key players for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde, Completesports.com reports.

The three-time African champions will host Liberia on September 3 before travelling to Cape Verde four days later.


This is as a result of the Premier League’s decision not to release players for international matches in ‘red list’ countries-where they would have to quarantine on their return to the United Kingdom because of Covid restrictions.

Rohr cannot invite the likes of Wlifred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, William Troost-Ekong, Oghenekaro Etebo and Emmanuel Dennis for both games due to the Premier League’s decision.

Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka and Everton’s Alex Iwobi can’t also travel for the qualifiers.


“The clubs’ decision, which is strongly supported by the Premier League, will apply to nearly 60 players from 19 Premier League clubs who are due to travel to 26 red-list countries in the September international window,”reads the statement by the Premier League.
“This follows Fifa’s current position not to extend its temporary release exception for players required to quarantine on their return from international duty.

“Extensive discussions have taken place with both The FA and the Government to find a solution, but due to ongoing public health concerns relating to incoming travellers from red-list countries, no exemption has been granted.”

“If required to quarantine on return from red list countries, not only would players’ welfare and fitness be significantly impacted, but they would also be unavailable to prepare for and play in two Premier League match rounds, a Uefa club competition matchday and the third round of the EFL Cup,” it continued.

“This period takes into consideration 10 days of hotel quarantine on return to England but does not include any additional time that would be required for players to regain match fitness.”



Lalasticalala. Mynd4
https://www.completesports.com/ndidi-iheanacho-troost-ekong-iwobi-others-ruled-out-of-2022-world-cup-qualifiers/

I can't remember getting glue to my tv screen again for super eagle..e don tey

It will take a miracle for Nigeria to qualify for the world cup 22, even if they top d group a two dreaded legged tie await them in nations like Egypt or Algeria my advice for Nigeria they should focus on 2026 world cup were FIFA might have expand it.

This is why we should have a very strong home league were players can be called upon in times like this.



Unfortunately we don't even have a strong team B even from abroad. Once one player is out the team is out of balance

robosky02:
This is why we should have a very strong home league were players can be called upon in times like this.



Unfortunately we don't even have a strong team B even from abroad. Once one player is out the team is out of balance

we don't have a proper league ask them what the redemption date LMC self don't know. Ventrans Ghanian players are retiring in their league but our league is in shambles no wonder Musa took to his hills when he had a offer

kenzysmith:
It will take a miracle for Nigeria to qualify for the world cup 22, even if they top d group a two dreaded legged tie await them in nations like Egypt or Algeria my advice for Nigeria they should focus on 2026 world cup were FIFA might have expand it.

Come back and quote me after the qualifiers... Nigeria will qualify by God grace and we will