Ogu Accuses Rohr of Bias Over World Cup Selection

John Ogu, a 37-year-old former midfielder for Nigeria, has publicly accused Gernot Rohr, the ex-head coach of the Nigerian national team, of bias regarding his selection for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Ogu, who was part of Nigeria's squad for the tournament, did not feature in any of the three group stage matches as the Super Eagles faced an early exit.

He noted that despite his established reputation and strong performances with Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona in Israel, he was overlooked due to Rohr's negative perceptions of players in the Israeli league. Ogu explained that this bias influenced his opportunities, stating that he felt downgraded because of where he played.

He earned 25 caps for Nigeria since making his debut in 2013 as a substitute for Victor Moses in a match against Kenya. Ogu's experience reflects the challenges faced by players in lesser-known leagues when vying for national team selection.