Rohr: Abraham, Tomori Are Not In My Plans For Now


Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has declared that Chelsea players Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori are not currently part of his plans.

Abraham, 21, is eligible for Nigeria through his father and has been capped twice by England in friendlies and at youth levels.

Tomori who is also 21, has 15 caps for the England Under-21 team but has previously said he could play for Nigeria as he is eligible through his parents.

“They are both interesting players, but we have made our immediate plans without Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori,” Rohr told BBC Sport.

“They are not interested in discussing their international options at the moment and we need to respect that.”
England are due to face the Czech Republic and Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers this month. Should either player take to the field in one of the competitive fixtures they will no longer have the option of changing their allegiance.

“It is also significant to note that Abraham has been assured that he will be in the England squad,” Rohr added.

“Tomori is a very good friend of our player Ola Aina (ex-Chelsea and England youth international) and he said he does not want to discuss this for now.

“We have to focus on what we have and not lose focus about what people say all the time.”

Nigeria, three-time African champions have previously succeeded in convincing former England youth players like Aina, Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi and Sone Aluko to represent them.

Another English-born player, Joe Aribo who plays for Scottish outfit, Glasgow Rangers made his debut in the 2-2 draw against Ukraine in September.

Aribo’s Rangers teammate and England U-20 World Cup winner Sheyi Ojo is also ready to switch allegiance and represent Nigeria at senior level.

And last week another former England youth international, Chuba Akpom, revealed he has now pledged his international allegiance to the country of his parents.

This Otabor invite is one of the worst, i have seen in a while.

Totally unjustified.

Rohr has to take the blame.

It gives us a glimpse into how Nigerian football is run.

Pure nonsense.. i am so irritated

The only sense i can make of otabor invitation is that he is young but i don't think rorh called him up himself ...rorh is innocent

If we can blame Imama for his dodgy invites. Rohr must take the blame for his, as well.

It does not matter the interference. The buck stops at his desk.

isan:
The only sense i can make of otabor invitation is that he is young but i don't think rorh called him up himself ...rorh is innocent

There are other young players doing better.

Ejuke, Osayi, Ebere Eze, Okereke

There is simply no excuse

So, the Otabor call up was real.

Chai.......

darkelf:
So, the Otabor call up was real.

Chai.......

There has been an agent sponsored media campaign for Otabor in recent weeks.

It is so disappointing that Rohr fell to the pressure.

tbaba1234:
If we can blame Imama for his dodgy invites. Rohr must take the blame for his, as well.

It does not matter the interference. The buck stops at his desk.

Dude it was a secondary invite due to an injury, and he's not going to get any minutes

Chill

Earthquake1:


Dude it was a secondary invite due to an injury

Chill

Even as a secondary invite, it is not justified.

Secondary invites should open the doors for those actually doing well.

It is not fair on players that are performing.

he's right totally unjustifiable call up. rohr let himself down on this one

Earthquake1:


Dude it was a secondary invite due to an injury, and he's not going to get any minutes

Chill

andrew444:
Where are those epl fan boys that say kante will start at barca?

Should i remind them that the great Arturo Vidal doesnt start all games, so na kante go start abi?

Make una continue to dey smoke una oshogbo Weed

Nonsense and Tijani

Which Vidal? Kante is wanted by the biggest clubs in the world including your Barcelona.

andrew444:


Ogbeni i see this one abeg, i been dey sleep since, i for don set this thread on fire, with the way i dey see na me go be the new forgiveness soon

You dey call cyril dessers and you no cal nwakaeme and sly igboun abi?

Iheanacho will not be a better replacement oga, he needs to be playing, please dont be bias on that, i am a nacho fan, you know this

Your eyes don clear?

forgiveness:


Your eyes don clear?

Yur head dey big o

isan:
The only sense i can make of otabor invitation is that he is young but i don't think rorh called him up himself ...rorh is innocent

Being young doesnt play football

andrew444:


Yur head dey big o

Na you pump am?

andrew444:


And i am here still waiting for nwakali?

I don't believe that lol Nigerian are not patient, because Eéeeeeee be like say you go wait for a very long long time.

I'm saying his age is the only positive thing in case he become a better player in the future

andrew444:


Being young doesnt play football

andrew444:


I ask and i need sincere answers

Is nwakaeme not better than this guy?

Is igboun not better than this guy?

is ejuke not better than this guy?

Didnt they play in a better league than this guy?

But many of them here speak badly about the turkish but rohr gave them bulgaria league

I no get answer but to wise it's pretty obvious.

Many have made the assumption that Rohr makes all the decisions. You really believe that Rohr went to Bulgaria to find players ❓

Eéeeeeee left EPL, Championship and even league 1, ignored French, German Italian, Spanish league go Bulgaria hmmm.

Of course he has others pulling strings and doing what Nigerians do. Arrangements with or without his knowledge and or consent.

For Rohr it's live and let other live the way they want too.

isan:
I'm saying his age is the only positive thing in case he become a better player in the future

Okay got ya

komekn:


I no get answer but to wise it's pretty obvious.

Many have made the assumption that Rohr makes all the decisions. You really believe that Rohr went to Bulgaria to find players ❓

Eéeeeeee left EPL, Championship and even league 1, ignored French, German Italian, Spanish league go Bulgaria hmmm.

Of course he has others pulling strings and doing what Nigerians do. Arrangements with or without his knowledge and or consent.

For Rohr it's live and let other live the way they want too.

lol

i doubt say rohr go go find player for bulgaria o

opes:


But He was in league one when Aidy Boothroyd invited him to U21 side which he declined.

I never heard that before. ❓

andrew444:


Ebere eze has not been bad thou

Umar is really doing well not, no thanks to steven gerard who refuse to give him game time at rangers

In general nobody is refused game time you earn right to play by performing.

Sadiq Umar was completely woeful in Rangers no prejudice plain fact.

tbaba1234:
If we can blame Imama for his dodgy invites. Rohr must take the blame for his, as well.

It does not matter the interference. The buck stops at his desk.

Who is Otabor uncle❓ and how influential is he ❓ ❓

Therein lies the answer to this conundrum.

komekn:


Who is Otabor uncle❓ and how influential is he ❓ ❓

Therein lies the answer to this conundrum.

Whoever his uncle is. The man just "found power" to influence?

isan:
The only sense i can make of otabor invitation is that he is young but i don't think rorh called him up himself ...rorh is innocent

Rohr don turn saint abi?

komekn:


In general nobody is refused game time you earn right to play by performing.

Sadiq Umar was completely woeful in Rangers no prejudice plain fact.

Lol

You never disappoints

Super Falcons on the verge of being knocked out of the Olympic qualifier...

His uncle is ex super eagles player Thompson oliha

Odunayaw:
Whoever his uncle is. The man just "found power" to influence?

Onyekuru may head back to Galatasaray on loan

charlesemeka85:
His uncle is ex super eagles player Thompson oliha

Thompson Oliha is dead though

Falcons are out..

tbaba1234:
Falcons are out..

Oti pari!!

The NFF's unnecessary interference in our football is yielding it's ugly fruits again!!