Nigeria coach head coach opens up on failed pursuit of Michael Olise
Gernot Rohr, the former coach of Nigeria, revealed his unsuccessful attempts to persuade Michael Olise to join the Nigerian national team. Olise, who has had a standout season with Bayern Munich, had multiple national team options, including England and France. Rohr expressed regret over Olise's decision, as Nigeria could have benefited from his talent in upcoming tournaments.
- ▪Gernot Rohr tried to convince Michael Olise to play for Nigeria in 2019.
- ▪Olise had eligibility to represent several countries, including England and France.
- ▪Rohr lamented that Nigeria missed out on Olise's talent for future tournaments.
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