Ahead of Tuesday's friendly against the Carthage Eagles, the German coach faces a number of selection headaches, especially in Nigeria's midfield
Gernot Rohr’s reaction to Friday’s defeat at the hands of Algeria in Klagenfurt was to focus on the positives.
As well he might. It was hardly a performance to warm the cockles, and Super Eagles fans who had tuned in hoping for some cheer in the midst of the prevalent social agitation in Nigeria were left disappointed.
On an individual level, there were some fine performances, to be fair.
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Maduka Okoye, making only his second international appearance, looked reasonably assured; Zaidu Sanusi marked his debut with an effervescent display; Alex Iwobi, although less effective after the break, knitted the play together very well in the opening period; Leon Balogun, in from the start for the first time since the Africa Cup of Nations defeat by Madagascar, was the picture of composure and class in the heart of the defence; and Tyronne Ebuehi reminded everyone why Benfica swooped for him two years ago, before the injuries kicked in.