NIGERIA’S head coach, Gernot Rohr, says he is looking forward to this weekend World Cup qualifier against Algeria and fears no negative outcome of the game.
Rohr told sportswriters in Lagos that he had done his homework leaving others to complete the job.
‘It is left to those we know to do the rest of the job. As far as I am concerned, the technical crew has got a blueprint some three weeks ago. We are banking on what the players attitude will be, the situation with the FA, the condition at the Uyo stadium and the passion from the crowd. We have to feel at home if we are playing at home.’
Rohr explained to sportswriters that it was immaterial if he knew the Algerians inside-out or not.
‘Now, it is our duty to plan well for the match. If you ask me how well do I know the Algerians, I would say it is not important now. If you look at their game against Cameroon, you are likely to see the same players in Uyo but the approach and intensity would be different. When a national team plays away, they find trouble for the home people and there is a way to play that kind of game. We are in an exciting situation.”
Nigeria tops Group 2 of the African qualifiers for Russia 2018 World Cup and host the Desert Fennecs of Algeria on Saturday in Uyo. The Algerians are joint second with Cameroon after both settled for a 1-1 draw on Day One of the qualifiers.
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