Rohr explains Onuachu snub for Benin, Lesotho games

Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has explained his decision to exclude in-form striker, Paul Onuachu from the 23-man squad for this month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin and Lesotho.

Despite scoring 27 goals and providing two assists in 30 games this season for KRC Genk, Onuachu was only good for the reserve as the Super Eagles prepare to pitch tent against Benin and Lesotho.

Rohr stated that that decision was a chance to give another player a look in the same position.

“It is because I want to see somebody else,” Rohr told ESPN.

“We saw him already, we know him, we know his strengths.

“He was a little bit unlucky each time when he has to play. It is the last moment before the World Cup qualifiers that we can test somebody else, so we choose Sadiq Umar.”

The German tactician also hinted that Onuachu was his second choice at the moment despite the snub.

“In this position we have a number one which is Victor Osimhen. There is no question about it,” the former Girondis Bordeaux coach added.

“If we want a number two, we can have Onuachu, we know him. But I want another opportunity to see a new player, which is Sadiq Umar.”