Top Stories

AFCON qualifiers: Rohr eyes six points against Benin, Lesotho

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has revealed that the players are more focused on delivering the six-point against the Squirrels of Benin and Lesotho in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers later this month.

Nigeria will face Benin on November 14 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo before confronting Lesotho three days later in an attempt to kickstart their campaign on a bright note.

With some of the players already in camp, the German tactician told Soccernet.ng that the players are in high spirits and prepared to make the country proud.

ALSO READ:  FIFA U-17 W/Cup: Eaglets’ victory, a lesson in resilience -Buhari

“The game against Benin remains our topmost priority in kickstarting our 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign,” Rohr told Soccernet.ng

“We are working towards ensuring that we pick the maximum point before thinking Lesotho a few days later. We are hoping the players will stay injury-free this weekend so that we can have a full house that will be ready to overcome Benin.

“I have spoken with some of the invited players and they understand the importance of this very encounter to our qualification for 2021 AFCON.”

Sporting Tribune

Recent Posts

Arsenal reach UCL semi-finals after draw with Sporting

Arsenal take on Manchester City in a top-of-the-table clash in the Premier League on Sunday...

7 hours ago

Bayern edge Real Madrid to reach UCL semi-finals

Real had led three times, but Kane scored his 50th goal of the campaign as…

7 hours ago

Maguire suspended for Man United-Chelsea match

Maguire denied in his written submission that he directed the words towards Donohue or any…

9 hours ago

Ekitike to miss rest of season, World Cup

Ekitike joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt last July and has been one of their standout…

9 hours ago

Chelle to test NPFL, foreign-based players at 2026 Unity Cup

Nigeria will return for this year’s Unity Cup, scheduled for May 26 to May 30…

18 hours ago

Kickboxing Federation of Nigeria issues disclaimer on suspended officials

The letter assured the public that the Federation remains committed to upholding integrity...

19 hours ago

This website uses cookies.