By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has declared support for his former team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs, Prompt News reports.
Eric Chelle’s side, Gabon, Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo will vie for the single slot at the playoffs in Rabat, Morocco.
The competition will run from Thursday, 13 November to Sunday, 16 November.
Nigeria will clash with the Panthers of Gabon in the first semi-final of the playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Thursday, 13 November.
Rohr, who managed the Super Eagles for five years before switching over to coach neighbours Benin Republic declared that he will be rooting for the three-time champions to win the mini-tournament.
“Super Eagles have so many high level players and strikers, we tried against them but we could not do it,” Rohr said on Brila FM.
“We beat them during the qualifiers and it’s a result we were proud of but I will be supporting the Super Eagles in the playoffs.”
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