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Oluwarotimi Akinwunmi: Eagles Legend Speaks Out Over Gernot Rohr's Alleged Bias Against Him

Oluwarotimi Akinwunmi: Eagles Legend Speaks Out Over Gernot Rohr's Alleged Bias Against Him

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has accused ex-Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr of bias over league reputation, claiming he was overlooked at the 2018 FIFA World Cup because of where he played.

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Former Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has accused ex-Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr of bias, claiming he was overlooked at the 2018 FIFA World Cup because of where he played, with Ogu feeling his relegation to the league's second tier was a factor in his exclusion. Ogu stated that Rohr favored players from European leagues over those from Nigeria's domestic top flight. The former midfielder believes this bias impacted his chances of selection for the Super Eagles.

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