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The central defence partnership of Leon Balogun and William Troost-Ekong has earned praises from the coach of the Nigeria national team Gernot Rohr for their performance in the 1-0 win over Zambia which secured Nigeria a spot at next year World Cup.

Balogun and Ekong have been the favourite pair for Rohr since he took over as coach of the Nigerian team a year ago, and Nigeria is yet to lose a game with the pair in defence.

Speaking to the press after their 1-0 win yesterday, Rohr admitted the performance of the duo played a big role in helping Nigeria see out the Zambians especially when they mounted pressure in search of a goal.

“When you know if you have to win to qualify and you’re playing at home it puts you under pressure than the other team who are playing away”, the coach said.

“But our players were very strong mentally and we have very physical players like Balogun and Ekong as centre backs so we have this behind , and a goalkeeper (Ezenwa) who has confidence also which is also very important”.


**Ade Emmanuel


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Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/10/08/rohr-speaks-on-influence-of-oyibo-wall-in-super-eagles-win-over-zambia/

I'm just loving this new generation of super eagles. Awesome performances, easy on the eyes; win-win all the way!

Good.

Good team play, but it was God that saved us yesterday after a Zambia's goal was disallowed.

in as much they promise them millions of naira i believe in them

The great Wall of NFF.

Make them play Brazil first

This is the last awesome performance we may be seeing from them.

In Russia, we will be decimated in the world's full glare.

Let's first watch the politics that will be employed in picking players for Russia.

Well said

na only me bin notice when balogun cried after d game

White man hails white men

Leon balogun is hot.

Wish them well!

Oyile! I greet una pair!

Una try.

Vidic and Ferdinand!!! Good stuff

Una must talk..even in naija dariz racism

You are not alone in that Love Madam Dominique....

And you are right... there is just something beautiful about this new generation of the Super Eagles Team. We could have a second major Golden Generation on our hands following the 90s-2000s Golden Era of Okocha, Oliseh, KANU, Yekini, Oliha, Mutiu Adepoju, Ikpeba, Finidi, Amuneke and more....

Hopefully this team keeps evolving into a real Juggernaut force.

dominique:
I'm just loving this new generation of super eagles. Awesome performances, easy on the eyes; win-win all the way!

Bawsse:
White man hails white men

boi wicked

H

Ok.. we need more white in the team...

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Sholaqe:
Leon balogun is hot.

I pray these players don't go and disgrace D's Country...

U can yab me and die instantly sha

Na for ur house racism go dey.

paddyofboss:
Una must talk..even in naija dariz racism

These guys are cute

I love and admire the patriotism and determination of these guys, They must have seen the future and realised that they have more prospects playing for Nigeria and when given the opportunity they have their whole hearts to it, now they are reaping the fruits of their labour


By the way, Jordan ibe, chuba akpom and Tammy Abraham how market now?

The wall couldn't be broken despite the push from the Zambians. The duo are good.