Franco-German tactician, Gernot Rohr, is determined to redeem his image with September 1 World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon billed for Uyo, Akwa Ibom state by featuring the best players the country could offer in Europe.
Information has it that the coach had contacted some players he would invite for the all-important duel.
Among those on Rohr’s list are notable features in the team like Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City, Chelsea’s Victor Moses and Watford’s Isaac Success.
Nigeria is currently ahead of Cameroon in group B of theWorld Cup 2018 Qualifiers, but the
Indomitable Lions will be planning to narrow the four points gap when both teams
clash in back to back games, while Nigeria will be hoping to increase or maintain their
lead.
The September 1st clash which will take place in Uyo will be followed by the return leg in
Cameroon in four days time.
Success is one of the players the coach is banking on provided he can stay
fit as injuries and fitness issues have reduced his appearances for Nigeria. He presently
has just one cap, which he picked in the friendly game against Senegal.
However his performance in the friendly game won the manager over especially his ability to
use his power in full flow, plus his abilities to hold on to the ball will be vital against
the power playing Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
The Eagles forward line lacks a physical presence and despite the inclusion of Odion Ighalo
who has been recalled for the Cameroon clash, the coach wants more presence in attack hence
the call up to Success.
