Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has acknowledged that his team will face a difficult challenge when they take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo next week.
The Cheetahs boosted their qualification hopes on Friday night with a crucial 1-0 victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, thanks to Tosin Aiyegun’s decisive strike 10 minutes before full-time.
Reflecting on the contest, Rohr admitted that while the win was vital, the upcoming clash with Nigeria presents an entirely different test for his players.
“It was a very tactical match. A difficult match with very little football. But since it was so important, you can’t come here to put on a show,” Rohr told reporters after the game.
“We were here to get a result. Playing against Osimhen, Lookman, Simon, Iwobi. That’s another story. This result builds confidence.”
