Gernot Rohr says the combination of Odion Ighalo and Victor Osimhen in the attack of the Super Eagles will need time to work after trying it out for the first time in the 1-1 draw against Cape Verde.
The duo were paired from the start in the game against Cape Verde but they didn’t quite provide the result that made Rohr persuade Ighalo to come out of international retirement ahead of the game.
Ighalo was subbed off in the second half and although he had a decent game he missed what could have given Nigeria a 2-0 lead when he couldn’t connect with a cross from Jamilu Collins. He also sent a header from inside the eighteen yard box wide.
Speaking after the game, Rohr said the combination will work but need time as Ighalo has been out of the team for a while. He said he already saw some good link up play between the duo which suggest a better things in the future starting with the Africa Cup of Nations in January.