EBUEHI, ALAMPASU OUT OF ZAMBIA CLASH.

Super Eagles Coach has decided to axe Tyronne Ebuehi from the the team that will battle Zambia in Uyo. Ebuehi was a subject of transfer battle between Nigeria and Holland.
It has been confirmed that Rohr Preferred Ola Aina who is more physical as a right back and can also play as a left back.
Goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah); Ayodele Ajiboye (Plateau United FC)
Defenders: William Ekong (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Abdullahi Shehu (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus); Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); Elderson Echiejile (Sivasspor FC, Turkey); Uche Agbo (Standard Liege, Belgium); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); Olaoluwa Aina (Hull City, England)

Midfielders: Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda, China); Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (CD Feirense, Portugal); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Mikel Agu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Leicester City, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Odion Ighalo (Chang Chun-Yatai, China); Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England); Anthony Nwakaeme (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)
STANDBY: Dele Alampasu (Cesarense FC, Portugal); Tyronne Ebuehi (ADO Den Haag, Netherlands); Aaron Samuel (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Afeez Aremu (Akwa United); Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa United)

Enyeama can return but won't be our captain -Rohr Warns

 Gernot Rohr has suggested that former captain of the team Vincent Enyeama won’t replaced present captain John Obi Mikel if he returns to the team.
Enyeama’s return has been on for some time now, but issues escalated when first choice goalkeeper Carl Ikeme was diagnosed with Leukaemia leaving the team with Daniel Akpeyi who failed to convince in the 0-2 loss to South Africa.
Shortly before the back to back World Cup 2018 Qualifiers against Cameroon, Rohr revealed Enyeama has agreed to return to the team but said the 34 year old is currently injured and having issues with his future at French side Lille.
The coach suggested that he will be back as soon as he is fit and also sort out his club future, however he has also added a new line this time around by dropping a hint about how he will handle Enyeama if he eventually returns.

“On the case of Enyeama, I want to say that he is welcome to the Eagles any time he wants”, Rohr said.
“Every Nigerian player playing regularly for a good club would be welcome to the Eagles, but I will not accept any player, who wants to dictate his role on the area or position to play”.

EAGLES RATING AGAINST THE INDOMITABLE LIONS

Ikechukwu Ezenwa 6.5/10

 He was commanding and made himself big with brilliant saves late in game.

Some might have faulted him for the needless foul that resulted in the spot kick awarded against his team but aside that he gave a good account of himself.

Shehu Abdullahi 6/10

The former Kano Pillars star put up a good shift at the right side of the defence line. He often covered ground.

Elderson Echiejille 5/10

As usual the weakest link of the back four. Didn't offer much for the team. Couldn't defend nor attack properly. Still yet to justify his place in the Super Eagles squad.

Leon Balogun 7.5/10

You don't get anything less from the FSV Mainz versatile man. He kept Jean Pierre quiet in a physical duel.

Balogun was often overlapping and making productive runs.

William Troost Ekong 7/10

Ekong read the game well as the libero. He picked loose balls and commanded his lieutenants.

Ogenyi Onazi 6/10

Onazi performed the brawling job to the best of his abilities as he repelled the Cameroonians in a Tigerish way.

Wilfred Ndidi 6/10

The Leicester City youngster forced the hosts to make errors especially from the zone. He covered well for Onazi when he ventured forward.

John Obi Mikel 6/10

The Tianjin star coped with the physicality of the game and shone in few moments. Created a couple of chances before going off in the second half.

Moses Simon 7/10

Good outing from the Nigerian Ronaldo who netted Eagles' only goal of the game. He made some good runs for his team.

Odion Jude Ighalo 6/10

Not the best by his usual high standards. He laid the ball for Simon's strike after showing great strength at the right wing.

Victor Moses 9/10

Kelechi Iheanacho 5/10
Came in late for Odion Ighallo and barely had time to showcase his skills.

Mikel Agu    4/10
Replaced Nigerian mercurial captain but couldn't particularly hold his own against the improved Lions .