World Cup: Idoma-born Onazi Ogenyi dropped as Super Eagles assistant captain

Idoma born football star, Onazi Ogenyi and Trabzonspor of Turkey midfielder has been reportedly dropped as Super Eagles’ assistant captain.

A source disclosed that the national team manager, Gernot Rohr is not disposed to the appointment of a vice captain, saying the idea was counter productive to his plans.

“Rohr has resolved to cancel the position of assistant captain in the Super Eagles as it is believed to be one of the issues militating against the team.

“ John Mikel Obi remains the captain and have been told to hand over the captain’s band to the most senior player on the pitch whenever he is being substituted.

“By this pronouncement, Onazi ceased to be Super Eagles’ vice captain from now on,” the source added.