Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr reveals plan for new striker Paul Onuachu
According to the German handler, the FC Midtjylland marksman will make his international bow for the Super Eagles against the Pirates Gernot Rohr is keen to explore Paul Onuachu’s attributes, with the striker set to make his Nigeria debut against Seychelles in Friday’s 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier. After being overlooked for a Super Eagles invite despite his prolific output at Danish club FC Midtjylland over the past few seasons, the lanky marksman was handed a maiden call-up for Nigeria’s Group E Afcon qualifying inconsequential encounter against Gavin Jeanne’s side and Egypt friendly. With leading goalscorer Odion Ighalo still holding his spot as the team’s first-choice no. 9, Rohr is looking for an alternative with a ‘different profile’; a category the 6’7 24-year-old falls.