German-Born GK Udegbe Issues Come-And-Get-Me Plea To Super Eagles Coach Rohr

Published: October 31, 2018

Rot-Weiß Oberhausen glovesman Robin Udegbe has reiterated his desire to play for the Super Eagles ahead of his country of birth Germany and is hoping to be considered for selection by manager Gernot Rohr.

Born in Kiel, Germany, Udegbe played on the same VVV Venlo team as Ahmed Musa, Michael Uchebo, Uche Nwofor and Alex Nkume and has revealed that he is still in close contact with the quartet though they have all moved on to pastures new.

At the moment, Elche's Francis Uzoho is ahead in Rohr's pecking order of goalkeepers, with Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi acting as cover.

''My father is from Anambra State, I want to represent my country. If given the chance, will grab it with two hands,'' Udegbe told Channels Television.

''I am 27 years old, I was born in Kiel. I want to offer my goalkeeping qualities to Nigeria, I will give one hundred percent if given the chance.

''I played together with Ahmed Musa, Michael Uchebo, Uche Nwofor and Alex Emennike. We used to spend time together, ate together, we are still in contact especially Uche Nwofor. We talk about Nigeria.''

Asked if he has had any kind of contact with German coach Rohr, Udegbe answered : ''No, not yet. If there will be contact I will be very happy about it but there's no contact yet.''

This season, Udegbe has posted six shutouts in 15 appearances in the German Regionalliga West and conceded 16 goals.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel