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Rohr Hints At Why He Picked Midtjylland Midfielder Onyeka As Pair To Iwobi Ahead Of Agu In Eagles Midfield Against Algeria

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FC Midtjylland of Denmark midfield maestro Frank Onyeka has been handed his senior international bow by coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr.

The 22 year old was listed in a midfield three alongside Alex Iwobi and Semi Ajayi with Iwobi ahead of him. Onyeka will play in the central midfield role in today’s friendly against Algeria.

Mikel Agu was widely tipped to start the game but during yesterday’s virtual pre match conference Rohr pointed out the qualities that he has seen in the 22 year old.

Rohr praises his attitude and also revealed that he made a very good impression during training. “Good person, quiet and he is all the time available to get the ball and play forward,He has make a very good impression in training also”, he said.

Below is the lineup for the game against Algeria.

Maduka Okoye
Tyronne Ebuehi
Zaidu Sanusi
Leon Balogun
William Troost Ekong
Alex Iwobi
Frank Onyeka
Semi Ajayi
Samuel Kalu
Samuel Chukwueze
Paul Onuachu




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