Eagles Miss Out: Former Coach Reveals Michael Olise Declined Super Eagles Invitation in 2019'

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr claims Michael Olise turned down Nigeria's invitation to play for the team as far back as 2019.

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that midfielder Michael Olise turned down an invitation to play for Nigeria as far back as 2019, citing reasons yet to be disclosed by the 23-year-old England international. This decision marked a significant opportunity missed for Olise, who is now in his prime at Crystal Palace and the English national team. Rohr expressed disappointment over the choice, given Olise's skillset and potential contribution to Nigerian football.