Rohr promises young Super Eagles a chance

Super Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr has assured players of the U-20 national team that they will get their chance with the senior team if they impress at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Niger Republic.

Rohr, who watched the Flying Eagles train on Tuesday said “I watched the team’s training session and I see they are good. They are ambitious and I will be in Niger Republic to see some of the matches.

“I have decided to pick one or two of them, the best ones, to give them a chance when we regroup for the matches against Seychelles and Egypt in March”.

Nigeria will face Niger Republic, South Africa and Burundi in Group A of the eight-nation tournament, holding from February 2 to 17.

Super Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr has assured players of the U-20 national team that they will get their chance with the senior team if they impress at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Niger Republic.

Rohr, who watched the Flying Eagles train on Tuesday said “I watched the team’s training session and I see they are good. They are ambitious and I will be in Niger Republic to see some of the matches.

“I have decided to pick one or two of them, the best ones, to give them a chance when we regroup for the matches against Seychelles and Egypt in March”.

Nigeria will face Niger Republic, South Africa and Burundi in Group A of the eight-nation tournament, holding from February 2 to 17.