Omeruo blames Eagles defeat on his absence

By Daily Sports on June 30, 2017

Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo has said he would have made the difference for Nigeria not to lose to South Africa had he played in the recent AFCON 2019 qualifier in Uyo.

FC Porto II youngster Chidozie Awaziem was preferred to the more experienced Omeruo as South Africa raced to a 2-0 away win, their first-ever official victory over Nigeria.

The surprise decision to leave out Omeruo has now been widely questioned.

Omeruo was an unused substitute in the game, but he has now said he could have prevented the loss had he been involved as coach Gernot Rohr lined up a youthful team on the day.

“I would have made the difference if I had played (the game),” he said in a radio interview monitored by SCORENigeria

“But I also remember I was also a young boy when I was given my chance in the team.

“I also know that if we had won the game 4-0, we won’t be discussing this.”

•Photo shows Kenneth Omeruo.

Source Daily Sports

Posted June 30, 2017

 

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