2026 WCQ: 'It’s just football, not war' - Gernot Rohr tells Nigerians ahead of Benin clash
Benin Republic leads Group C with 17 points and can qualify for their first World Cup with a draw while Nigeria must win by two goals to advance, officials said.
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2026 WCQ: 'It’s just football, not war' - Gernot Rohr tells Nigerians ahead of Benin clash
Ahead of the World Cup qualifying game between Nigeria and Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday, Gernot Rohr has warned that it is only a football match and not a war. Benin Republic will easily book their place in USA, Canada and Mexico with a draw against their neighbours in Uyo on Tuesday. The Super Eagles of Nigeria on the other hand, must win the game with at least a 2-goal margin to stand any chance of travelling to North America next summer. …
Rohr Fires Warning Shots At Nigeria Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifier Clash
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr says his side will be going all out for victory when they face Nigeria in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier this evening. Rohr’s team sits top of Group C with 17 points, two ahead of South Africa and three ahead of Nigeria, meaning a win or draw would secure Benin’s first-ever appearance at the World Cup finals. However, should South Africa beat Rwanda by two or more goals, a draw will not be enough for Benin…
“We’ll Make History” – Benin Republic Coach Gernot Rohr Confident of Defeating Nigeria
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between Nigeria and Benin Republic in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital. Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, has expressed confidence about his team’s chances of making history by qualifying for their first-ever World Cup. Rohr noted the significance of the match, saying, “The game against Nigeria is like a final for us, and we have a goo…
We’re in Uyo to beat Nigeria, qualify for World Cup – Rohr
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, says his team has arrived in Uyo with one clear mission, to claim all three points against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Rohr, who managed Nigeria between 2016 and 2021, shares a deep connection with the country, having led the Super Eagles to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in […] The post We’re in Uyo to beat Nigeria, qualify for World Cup – Rohr appeared first on Idoma Voice Newspaper.
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