2019 AFCON Qualifier: Gernot Explains Why He Drops Mikel Obi, Others

Gernot Explains Why He Drops Mikel Obi, Others By Admin Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has explained why he dropped team captain John Mikel Obi for its October 13 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. He said Mikel Obi, the team's captain is not fully fit for the home and away game against Libya in Nigeria and Tunisia. The Eagles coach made the disclosure on Monday after announcing the team list for the double header. He is also praying fervently for an injury free week and weekend for his players. Some of the Eagles stars would be engaged in the UEFA competitions while some of them will also play for their European clubs this weekend before traveling to Nigeria for the crucial AFCON qualifying matches against Libya and Rohr has confessed that he is hoping that none of his players would not cop any injury before coming to Nigeria. The Franco- German football tactician also revealed that he has been very active monitoring the Super Eagles players and was happy that all the injured Eagles’ first team players are fully fit and have been playing well for their respective clubs abroad.