These five players have the natural ability to become better players than Victor Moses for the Super Eagles. Chelsea forward Victor Moses on Wednesday, August 15 shocked football loving Nigerians when he announced his international retirement from the Super Eagles, Here are five players that can take his place in Gernot Rohr’s team. 1. Henry OnyekuruHenry Onyekuru is already a known quantity with the Super Eagles but with Victor Moses retired it is now time Gernot Rohr gives him a more prominent role in the attack.Onyekuru who recently completed a loan move from Everton to Galatasaray is one of the highly rated young prospects in world football.He missed a call-up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup because of an injury he sustained in the 2018/19 season with Anderlecht. At 21-years-old Onyekuru is still in his developing phase as a footballer but is the exact same age when Victor Moses was given an opportunity with the Super Eagles by the late Stephen Keshi.Onyekuru is still very much a raw talent but possesses the quality to soar to the height that Victor Moses achieved with the national team.2. Samuel KaluAnother potential candidate to replace Victor Moses is pacy winger Samuel Kalu.Samuel Kalu recently completed a move to French side Bordeaux from KAA Gent and was handed the number 10 jersey.Highly rated in Europe even before his move to KAA Gent from AS Trencin.He is still 21-year-old but was brought in to replace Brazilian forward Malcom who departed for Barcelona.He has the pace and tricks to be a top-class player and is a talent Gernot should bring into the Super Eagles fold capable of replacing Victor Moses.3. Taiwo AwoniyiUnlike Victor Moses who played down the flanks, Taiwo Awoniyi is a more direct threat at goal which he has proven over time.Awoniyi recently completed a loan move from Liverpool to KAA Gent and is highly rated by Jurgen Klopp. Still, 20-year-old Awoniyi can operate in several positions across the attack but is more suited to a central position.If Gernot Rohr wants more goal threat in his team Awoniyi is the right man to call up to the Super Eagles even though he doesn’t have similar characteristics to Victor Moses.4. Sadiq UmarSadiq Umar recently joined Rangers on loan from AS Roma and is destined for big things under former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard.Most Nigerian are already familiar with the forward following his exploits for the Dream Team at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. Talk and strong Umar is not a player with similar strength as Moses as he likes to play centrally.However, he has paid his dues and is due to a call-up to the Super Eagles ow that Moses is out of the picture.Umar is more of a striker but he has been steadily developing especially after his loan move to NAC Breda last season and should be considered by Gernot Rohr.5. Tosin KehindeThe ideal replacement for Victor Moses will be Tosin Kehinde who will be a key player for the Super Eagles in the future.Tosin recently completed a move from Manchester United to CD Feirense and is expected to get a taste of first-team football in Portugal. Still 20-years-old, Tosin was highly rated at Manchester United before his move away and is among the players Gernot Rohr should consider to replace Victor Moses.Tosin is a midfielder who can operate in advanced forward positions and on the flanks due to his pace and flexibility. A big ask for the youngster who chose to represent Nigeria ahead of England but given time he can grow into the position.Gernot Rohr was set to drop some big names following the World Cup group stage exit, but with Moses now retired these players should be given a chance to step up for the Super Eagles.
