Gernot Rohr has revealed that the number of options available to him in Nigeria’s attack was why Taiwo Awoniyi is not included in the latest Super Eagles team.
The German-tactician named a 30-man squad for Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde, but there was no place for the in-form Awoniyi.
Awoniyi has finally found his feet at Union Berlin- a club he joined permanently from Liverpool this summer following a successful loan spell.
The 23-year-old has been one of Nigeria’s best players in the new European football season. Awoniyi has scored five goals for Union Berlin in six games this season, including three in three Bundesliga matches.
But despite his brilliant start to the season, Rohr could not find a place for him in the Super Eagles squad that took on Liberia yesterday and will take Cape Verde on Tuesday.
Speaking ahead of the clash against the Lone Stars, Rohr revealed he could not call up Awoniyi because…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
