Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr spoke to the media ahead of his side\u2019s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter against the the Syli Nationale of Guinea. Adeboye Amosu monitored the press conference for Completesports.com\u2026<\/p>\n
On Super Eagles \u2013 Guinea Clash<\/p>\n
We have three points already and another three points will put us in a good position to qualify. I have few injury problems with the fullbacks. Shehu Abdullahi and Jamilu Collins are out. Samuel Kalu is fit and I must commend CAF for their support.<\/p>\n
We are ready and are in a positive situation. We want to stay on top and we are motivated to win because we can then qualify. This match is our most difficult because Guinea have a lot of very good players. The pressure is on
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Gernot Rohr fields questions from journalists at the post-match press conference in Alexandria<\/p>\n
Rohr On His Tactics For The Game Against Syli Nationale<\/p>\n
We are putting a good plan to help us qualify so that we can give some game time to other players against Madagascar on Sunday. A draw isn\u2019t bad but we prefer the three points. We are ready for our opposition.<\/p>\n
Thoughts On The Guinea Team<\/p>\n
Guinea are a very good team who are capable of winning against us. We know that tomorrow\u2019s match will be very hard, but we\u2019ll try our best to win and we can make it. It\u2019s going to be hard, but we can do it.<\/p>\n
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Rohr On Who Starts In Goal For The Super Eagles Against Guinea \u2026<\/p>\n
Akpeyi started as number one against Burundi because Ezenwa had an injury in camp in Asaba and he (Akpeyi) did well in the friendlies. Uzoho is Number three .<\/p>\n
Now that Ezenwa is back, we have a tough decision to make ahead of the game. Akpeyi performed well against Madagascar.<\/p>\n
On The Fitness Situation Of Super Eagles\u2019 Players<\/p>\n
Ahmed Musa is fit to play and we are happy that the players are coming back to provide more competition. Players have come in and have done well. It shows that we are mentally strong.<\/p>\n
Update On Jamilu Collins\u2019 Injury<\/p>\n
Jamilu got injured here, but the injury isn\u2019t too serious and he should be fit to play on Sunday (against Madagascar). Shehu\u2019s injury is a bit more serious and will keep him out for a longer period.<\/p>\n
On John Mikel Obi\u2019s Best Position<\/p>\n
We have options like in the first game with Iwobi playing in the middle and Ahmed Musa from the flanks. John Ogu is fit again, so we have options to try different formations. We can bring in fresh players from the bench to give us an advantage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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