Why I didn’t reply Gernot Rohr’s name to play for the Tremendous Eagles

Jordan Torunarigha, who has beforehand performed for the German youth nationwide workforce has lately made his debut for the Tremendous Eagles nationwide workforce

KAA Gent star, Jordan Torunarigha, has make clear the explanations behind his preliminary reluctance to reply Gernot Rohr’s name to play for the Tremendous Eagles, Soccernet.ng experiences.

Rohr, who’s at the moment the technical adviser of the Benin nationwide workforce, managed the Tremendous Eagles squad from 2016 until he obtained laid off in 2021 by the Nigeria Soccer Federation.

Throughout his time as the top coach, experiences revealed that he made an try to ask Torunarigha who as at the moment donned the colors of the German youth nationwide workforce.

Roger, who has invited the German-Nigerian defender to bolster his squad through the 2018 World Cup match didn’t conceal his disappointment.

“It’s disappointing as a result of he was introduced with an incredible likelihood to play within the World Cup if solely he was .

“I’ve adopted his progress, I consider he would have made constructive contributions to the workforce. However we should actually respect this younger boy’s choice now and want him properly.” he advised BBC Sport.

Talking to Soccernet.ng’s managing editor, Lolade Adewuyi, Torunarigha explained his earlier reluctance.

“It was tough for me as a result of my mother and father are from Nigeria however I’ve by no means been to Nigeria. I don’t know the way the individuals are, I don’t know the way the nation seems to be like, and for me, it’s a bit bit tough.” he mentioned.

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Nonetheless, his perspective modified, and he expressed his willingness to play for the Tremendous Eagles.

Subsequently, he acquired an invite from Jose Peseiro to hitch the Nigerian nationwide workforce.

Though he didn’t function within the 6-0 victory in opposition to Sao Tome and Principe or the 2-2 draw in opposition to Saudi Arabia, he made his debut for the workforce in a 3-2 victory over Mozambique, which he celebrated on his social media platform after taking part in for 74 minutes.

Soccernet.ng learnt that Peseiro was instrumental in convincing the Nigerian middle defender to change allegiances, having visited Belgium to look at Torunarigha and Gifg Orban play.

After his go to, the Portuguese coach prolonged an invite, prompting Torunarigha to use for a change of nationality with FIFA.

The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria are getting ready for his or her upcoming home clash against Lesotho within the 2026 World Cup qualification tie, with Torunarigha anticipated to proceed making vital contributions.