“We tried to invite him” – Former Super Eagles coach explains why Michael Olise turned down call-up

Soccernet_ng | 04-05-2026 02:16am |

Gernot Rohr, the former head coach of the Super Eagles, has provided insights into the reasons behind Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise's decision to decline a call-up to represent Nigeria. Rohr, who led the national team from 2016 until 2021, indicated that efforts were made to invite Olise to join the squad. The coach's comments come amid ongoing discussions about player eligibility and national representation in Nigerian football.

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