Former gaffer of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Gernot Rohr, has revealed he tried to convince Bayern Munich sensation, Jamal Musiala, to play for Nigeria.
Musiala was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a British mother.
The forward decided to wear the jersey of Germany at senior level having previously represented the Three Lions in youth level.
Rohr, who managed the Super Eagles between 2016 and 2021 stated that he tried to convince the 19-year-old to represent the three-time African champions.
“I wish I could have gotten Musiala to play for Nigeria, but he chose to play for Germany,” Rohr told Owngoal.
“He is a wonderful player, I met him when he was 17, and spoke with his agents and parents.
“Around that time, he couldn’t make a decision, and then a year later, he became what he is now, and that’s all.”
Rohr was sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation in December 2021.
Musiala plays as versatile player who can play a central midfielder, attacking midfielder or left winger.
The 19 year old played for TSV Lehnerz, Southampton, Chelsea and Bayern Munich at youth level in his club career.
Musiala has scored 7 times and assisted 6 times for Bayern Munich this season.
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