Rohr on why Mikel Obi not invited to the Super Eagles
Mikel has not featured for the Super Eagles since Nigeria crashed out of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The Tianjin Teda man was overlooked as Rohr, 65, named the team that would face South Africa in a 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier in November.
Speaking on the development which has left many fans wondering if Mikel has quit the team, Rohr said it was the player’s decision to be left out of the side.
“Mikel told me that he will tell me when he will be ready to come back. He didn’t tell me yet. So I wait,” the coach told Kwese ESPN.
“I hope that we can go with him to AFCON and win it for him.”
On midfielder Ogenyi Onazi who was left out of the side, the German said “Onazi had a problem with injury. He left Uyo before the match against Libya [earlier this month].
“I have to be aware of the health of our players. We didn’t want to do injections on Achilles’ tendons before the games.”
Mikel on why he has not featured for the team since the World Cup in Russia
“I’m still not ready to come back yet. Still have some physical and fitness issues. I wish the team well and will always do.
“My commitment to the national team remains 100%; I still remain a part of the team and will always support the lads. The Nations Cup remains our ultimate goal for now and we are just one point away from reaching that target,” Mikel told AOIFootball.
Nigeria lead the Group E standings for the race to AFCON 2019 with nine points from four games.
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