By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr is looking forward to a difficult test against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Prompt News reports.
Nigeria will entertain the Cheetahs in a make or mar 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo next week Tuesday.
Benin Republic boosted thier chances of qualifying for the mundial with a 1-0 away win against Rwanda on Friday.
Tosin Aiyegun’s 80th minute strike separated both team’s on the night.
Rohr confessed the game against the Super Eagles will be a different test.
“It was a very tactical match… A difficult match with very little football. But since it was so important, you can’t come here to put on a show,” Rohr told a press conference.
“We were here to get a result. Playing against Osimhen, Lookman, Simon, Iwobi… That’s another story. This result builds confidence,” he said.
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