Gernot Rohr
AFCON qualifier: Rohr admits superiority of Super Eagles, concedes top spot
The Cheetahs of Benin coach, Gernot Rohr, has conceded superiority to the Super Eagles in Group D African Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers after losing 2-1 to hosts Rwanda on Tuesday.
Indeed, the Cheetahs of Benin missed the opportunity to go top of the Group D with the Tuesday defeat of the Amavubi of Rwanda, who came from behind to win 2-1.
However, despite the defeat, the Cheetahs of Benin are second in the group with 6 points with 2 matches to go.
Rohr said, “The positive points is that in the direct confrontation, it’s still Benin who is ahead.
” We have our destiny in our hands and I think we will finish second in their group. We are convinced that we can do it.”
Benin will face Libya in the day 5 of the qualifier in November.
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