Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has declared that his team is in Uyo to secure maximum points against the Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com.
Rohr has close affinity with Nigeria having managed the Super Eagles for five years, between 2016 and 2021.
The German was in charge of the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The 72-year-old is now close to achieving the same feat with Benin Republic.
The Cheetahs will take on the Super Eagles in a crucial matchday 10 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday (today).
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Rohr In Uyo For Serious Business
“I have a lot of friends in Nigeria, even in this team. Some of the players here are ones I brought into the squad,” Rohr said during his interaction with the media.
“But this is not a moment for emotions or memories. The focus is on a big match, and we’ll all be there to witness it.”
Moment Of Reflection
Rohr also reflected on his time with the Super Eagles.
“The game against Nigeria is like a final for us, and we have a good chance to reach the World Cup,” added Rohr.
“The memories from my time in Nigeria are wonderful, especially qualifying for the 2018 World Cup with two games to spare — but that is in the past. This is a new challenge, and I’m focused on doing it with my Benin team.”
By Adeboye Amosu
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I disagree,tonight you’ll fall!Benin will be decimated by the wounded super eagles!Today will go down in history for what we’re going to witness.
Amen sir. Heaven bless the Super Eagles and all players who do well.
I wish I can share in your confidence.! The super eagles of present does not inspire such. I really want them to win but they are the ones on the field and can decide if they want to give their all or not. . For me..anthing can
Happen as I have learnt to expect very little from them.
Guys I am so sorry.. can’t hold it anymore! But I will be supporting my former boss Gernot Rohr (GENERAL ROAH) and his team Benin republic to beat/win the super eagles of Nigeria..
If Nigeria is playing with a different team, it would have been different…but no I must support a man that has done so much for our football but got sacked unjustly…
Cos As you all know this is as a result of the ill treatment he got from the nff and Nigerians…
You all now know me here(at least from the osimhen/finidi issue) as a man that hates ill-treatment and injustice…
So I am calling on all the Gernot Rohr faithfuls and disciples like ayphillydegreat and co to join in this worthy course.. thanks
My prediction is Benin republic 2 -1 Nigeria
This is bad. How can you betray your mother land @Monkey.
All this talk of Rohr and Super Eagles this and that, look I would advise every Nigeria fan, Remain humble too much talk is not needed now, only fasting and prayer.
As I said 2 years ago when the groups were drawn, “Nigeria Cannot Afford to miss the world Cup and SA goes to the World Cup, If this happens the Ripple Rffect will be disastrous for Nigeria football and will also result in a poor AFCON showing from a demoralised team” I warned ya’ll no one listened.
Anyway this will not happen, Nigeria wil go to the world cup. Only if Nigerians Stay mute and don’t make mouth remain humble and pray
You read some comment here and you feel like throwing up. It’s well.
Lmao…It is not some it is my comment… Feel free to call me out with your full chesr bro…u never throw up u go soon throw and find your intestine on the ground after Benin republic beat Nigeria…. hahahaha
Wahala, me no kuku mention name lolll. Sha make sure to break ur tv if we manage to qualify, I don tell ur fellow rohr G.Son to do same.