Gernot Rohr names 3 players that would have helped Nigeria against South Africa and Benin Republic
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Gernot Rohr names 3 players that would have helped Nigeria || Imago

Gernot Rohr names 3 players that would have helped Nigeria against South Africa and Benin Republic

Stephen Oladehinde 14:54 - 28.06.2024

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has mentioned three important individuals who could have changed Nigeria's outcome in their last 2026 World Cup qualifying match.

The Super Eagles' chances of making it to the next World Cup were further diminished when they lost to the Republic of Benin and drew with Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

Nigeria lacked three players who may have made a difference in their game against South Africa and Benin Republic.

Rohr has now stated the names of the three players and insists that a lot would have changed if they were available.

Rohr on Super Eagles player

Rohr has mentioned Simon Moses, Victor Osimhen and William Troost-Ekong as the players who could have helped the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen in action with the Super Eagles |IMAGO
Victor Osimhen in action with the Super Eagles |IMAGO

According to Punch, Rohr said, “The group is still open, that’s true, and only four points separate us with six games to play. 

Moses Simon || Imago
Moses Simon || Imago

“It’s possible that in all the last games, there can be a decision in Uyo when we play Nigeria. It could be a final because the Super Eagles will come back. 

Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong | Imago
Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong | Imago

“It was difficult for them without (Victor) Osimhen, (William) Ekong, and Moses Simon. It’s a good team Finidi (George) has, and perhaps missing the very best players and Osimhen also, he can have some explanations for the defeat,” 

Gernot Rohr was in charge of the Super Eagles for five years. (Photo Credit: Imago)
Gernot Rohr was in charge of the Super Eagles for five years. (Photo Credit: Imago)

The Benin head coach named the three crucial players who may have changed the outcome of their most recent match and expressed his belief that the three-time AFCON champions still had a chance to qualify.

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