Gernot rohr stick core squad world cup
You're referring to the Nigerian national team's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which was managed by Gernot Rohr!
Here's the 23-man squad that Rohr selected for the tournament:
Goalkeepers:
- Francis Uzoho
- Ikechukwu Ezenwa
- Daniel Akpeyi
Defenders:
- Brian Idowu
- Elderson Echiejile
- Leon Balogun
- William Troost-Ekong
- Kenneth Omeruo
- Shehu Abdullahi
- Chidozie Awaziem
- Olaoluwa Aina
Midfielders:
- John Obi Mikel (captain)
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Ogenyi Onazi
- Mikel Agu
- Joel Obi
- Victor Moses
- Alex Iwobi
- Kelechi Iheanacho
Forwards:
- Ahmed Musa
- Odion Ighalo
- Alex Iwobi
- Kelechi Iheanacho
- Simeon Nwankwo
This squad was a mix of experienced players like John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses, and Ahmed Musa, along with some younger talents like Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi. Unfortunately, Nigeria was eliminated from the World Cup in the group stage, finishing third in Group D behind Argentina and Croatia.