Gernot Rohr leads Benin Republic to AFCON 2025
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Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has propelled the Benin Republic to the 2025 AFCON.

Gernot Rohr leads Benin Republic to AFCON 2025

Tosin Abayomi 19:40 - 18.11.2024

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has propelled the Benin Republic to the 2025 AFCON.

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic have booked a ticket to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The team led by Gernot Rohr on Monday, November 18, 2024, recorded a 0-0 draw away against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in their final group game.

Libya came into the game with hope after they recorded a shock 0-1 win in Kigali against the Amavubi of Rwanda on matchday five.

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has propelled the Benin Republic to the 2025 AFCON.
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has propelled the Benin Republic to the 2025 AFCON.

Benin on the other hand were close to securing a win against Nigeria until a late Victor Osimhen header saved the Super Eagles to get a draw.

In their final group game against Libya, Rohr masterminded a difficult defense to break down as they held on for a point.

That was all that they needed even though Rwanda defeated Nigeria in Uyo.

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has propelled the Benin Republic to the 2025 AFCON.
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has propelled the Benin Republic to the 2025 AFCON.

While Nigeria finished top of the group, both Rwanda and Benin Republic were tied on points.

The Cheetahs led by Rohr picked up the second ticket in the group thanks to their superior goal difference.

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