The search for a left full back who is left footed has become a priority for coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr.
Rohr is keen on providing competition for Jamilu Collins who need to be put on his toes as he is slowly growing complacent judging by the fact that he is the undisputed choice for now.
Santa Clara Zaidu Sanusi is presently the favorite to get the nod as Rohr have been impressed with his video footage and plan to send scouts to watch him live when football returns In Portugal.
Belarus based left back Stephen Bitok impressed Rohr at the U23 Cup of Nations and he hasn’t slowed down since teaming up with Isloch. He is presently viewed as one of the best player in Belarus.
However Rohr is skeptical of calling him up and he won’t waste any time in handing him a call up as soon as a he moves to a league better than where he is at the moment.
The name that was top of the list as at last year was Chima Okoroji who play for Jahn Regensburg on loan from SC Freiburg. However the left back who is also eligible for England and Germany has quite matched same height like last season.
From the trio mentioned , one will definitely get a call up when International football returns after the coronavirus crisis.
Ade Emmanuel
