Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, says players who have been impressive in the Nigeria Professional Football League can start off with the home-based team who will soon begin preparation for the 2018 Championship for Africa Nations (CHAN).

Rohr stated this after watching top of the table clash between MFM FC and El-Kanemi Warriors on matchday 18 at the Agege Stadium Lagos on Sunday.

Speaking to the media after the game, Rohr said: "Concerning inviting some of the players I saw in the game between MFM and El-Kanemi, as you know, it is not easy to change a winning team," Rohr stated..

Rohr stated further: "The door is open, and I am waiting for the selection of the CHAN team. Just like last year, I had a look at the team in Spain when the NPFL All Stars played there and I took two of them. So when somebody is playing well, he will have his chance."

On his impression about the MFM and El-Kanemi game, Rohr praised both Fidelis Ilechikwu (MFM) and Ladan Bosso (El-Kanemi) for their tactical awareness in the game.

Commenting on why the Super Eagles will camp in France ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, Rohr said it wouldn't be a good idea to allow the players go on break at the end of the football season.

Rohr went on to dismiss the issue between Cameroon's coach Hugo Broos and their football federation (FECAFOOT) stressing that it won't be a factor when the Eagles host Cameroon in August.

Report by Miyen Akiri