As is always the case after squad announcements, the subsequent critiquing is largely par for the course. This was the case after Gernot Rohr’s Nigeria squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho was revealed.
Fans evaluated the German tactician’s choices and, understandably, vented about Ahmed Musa’s selection. In fairness, this was justified given Musa’s been without a club since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in October, meaning he’s just about clocked four months without competitive football.
If this decision isn’t making a mockery of the national team, then it’s hard to tell what is.