RUSSIA 2018: Rohr targets going through Qualifiers unbeaten

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said his team is looking at the possibility of going through the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers unbeaten.

Super Eagles, who are in the same group with Cameroon, Zambia and Algeria, have triumphed in their first two games, with a 2-1 win against Zambia and a 3-1 win over Algeria. And coach Rohr hopes to go through all remaining matches without losing any.

“I am happy with the success we have made so far in the World Cup qualifiers,” Rohr said in Abuja.

“Two wins from two games and on top of the group log is good but it demands hard work and total dedication to remain there to the end of the qualifiers next year. Our next game against Cameroon is very crucial and we have to win to enhance our chances.

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“We are looking at the possibility of going through the qualifiers unbeaten. We want to continue to play to win all our matches. The group is tough but we have taken a good lead and if we continue like that we shall be in Russia. After beating Algeria in Uyo, we need to beat Cameroon here and hope for a result in the return leg to seal our
qualification.”

To ensure that unbeaten run continues, Rohr also told newsmen that he would embark on a tour of Germany, Turkey, Belgium and France to talk with some players and their club officials in an effort to strengthen the Super Eagles quest to be in Russia.

Nigeria’s next game will be against the indomitable lions of Cameroon in August 2017.
By Ben Fidelis….

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