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Okonkwo blames Rohr for poor Super Eagles showing vs Algeria

Super Eagles international Chibuzor Okonkwo has urged national team coach Gernot Rohr to stop excessively experimenting with players following Nigeria’s 1-0 defeat against Algeria in Friday’s international friendly.

Ramy Bensebaini’s sixth-minute strike was enough to hand the African champions victory over the Super Eagles in Austria, and the full-back believes that the German tactician must take a portion of the blame for the display.

“Rohr must stop experimenting with players, even if there will be changes it should be few, probably two or three," Okonkwo told Goal. "If Algeria can play their full squad, why can't we present our best.