Categories: Nigeria

Libya down, South Africa next to fall – Rohr

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has charged his team to remain focus ahead of the big clash against South Africa on November 17 at the Johannesburg’s Soccer City.

The three-time Africa champions defeated Libya 3-2 in Sfax, Tunisia on Tuesday night in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, to move top of Group E with nine points.

Rohr told Brilla FM that the team next task would be on how they would overcome South Africa on November 17.

Coach Gernot Rohr has praised his Nigeria side after they saw off Libya 3-2 in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Tuesday night.

“I compliment the boys for this match, but also for the last few days. During training sessions, they all did very well. That’s not easy after a long week.

“After winning two games against the same opposition we have done well. Now we are heading in the right direction. Our mind is on the next game against South Africa.”

This post was last modified on December 11, 2018 3:18 pm

Augustine

Augustine is a Writer at Soccernet.ng. He is a graduate of Mass Communication with 10 years experience working with reputable publications including Complete Sports. augustine@soccernet.com.ng

Share
Published by
Augustine

Recent Posts

Man United vs Southampton: Diallo’s last-minute hat-trick sinks Onuachu and Aribo’s Saints

Ivorian international Amad Diallo delivered a sensational performance at Old Trafford, where he scored a… Read More

2 hours ago

“Impossible is nothing” – What Alloy Agu said about new Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle

1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner Alloy Agu has shared his thoughts on the appointment… Read More

7 hours ago

CHAN 2024 Group D battle: Oumar Ba, Nduka, and four other key players to watch

It is no longer news that the Super Eagles B team has been slated to… Read More

9 hours ago

Serie A: Nigerian star on the radar of Atalanta set to miss Inter Milan vs Empoli clash

Empoli have announced that Nigerian midfielder Tino Anjorin will miss the upcoming Serie A fixture… Read More

11 hours ago

Europe’s dribble wizards: Lamine Yamal tops, Moses Simon dusts Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jnr.

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has been ranked as the fourth-best dribbler in Europe's top… Read More

11 hours ago

“The fire is still burning” – Super Eagles striker hints at Eredivisie return

Super Eagles and Rangers striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, has hinted a possible return to the… Read More

12 hours ago