John Ogu says Rohr overlooked him due to league bias
Former Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has accused ex-Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr of bias against players from certain leagues. Ogu claims he was sidelined at the World Cup because he played in Israel, despite strong performances for his club. He shared that Rohr had a negative view of the Israeli league, which affected his chances with the national team. Ogu reflected on his experience and how it impacted his international career.
Match highlights
- John Ogu says he was overlooked at the 2018 FIFA World Cup because he played club football in Israel.
- He did not feature in any of Nigeria’s three group-stage matches at the tournament.
- Ogu claims Gernot Rohr told him that playing in Israel meant the league was not at the top level.
- He revealed that this perception led to him being downgraded within the squad.
- Despite limited World Cup opportunities, Ogu earned 25 caps for Nigeria after debuting in 2013.
