Why We Extend Invitations To Nigerian Players Born Abroad - Rohr

Why We Extend Invitations To Nigerian Players Born Abroad - Rohr By Sampson Adedeji Nigeria's Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has explained the reasons why Nigeria players born abroad are been absorbed into the team, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Since the appointment of Rohr many Nigerian players born abroad have switched their allegiance to play for Nigeria, some of which have performed well and have found their ways into Nigerians hearts. Players like William Troost Ekong, Tyronne Ebuehi, Leon Balogun, Ola Aina, Joe Aribo, Josh Maja, Cyril Dessers, Alex Iwobi, Maduka Okoye, Tobia Lawal and recently Kevin Akpoguma who were born and bred abroad are eligible to play for Nigeria. Rohr during the press conference ahead of Friday's international match versus Algeria explain why they welcomed players who wish to switch allegiance to Nigeria . "When we want to make our list, we look at quality not where they were born. I am also happy to hear Nigerians born abroad make the decision to play for us," he stated. Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) is still working on the papers of some other players who has agreed to represent Nigeria.