Gernot Rohr, the former head coach of the Nigerian national football team, has discussed the reasons behind Michael Olise's decision to represent France instead of Nigeria. Olise, who plays for Bayern Munich, has a diverse heritage, being the son of a Nigerian father and a Franco-Algerian mother. At 24 years old, he had the option to choose from Nigeria, Algeria, France, or England, ultimately opting to pledge his international allegiance to France. Rohr's comments shed light on the complexities of national team selection for players with multiple national identities.
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