Cautious approach by Nigeria’s Rohr
Super Eagles can book place with a win against Zambia
Inspired by current and former Chelsea midfielders Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi, Nigeria triumphed 4-0 in Uyo and drew 1-1 in Yaounde to end the Cameroon challenge to make the World Cup finals in Russia next summer.
Germany-born Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr does not expect another multi-goal romp against Zambia tomorrow, who would draw level at the top of Group B with Nigeria on 10 points by winning.
“I do not believe another four-goal victory is a realistic expectation — winning by one or two goals will do fine,” Rohr said, fully aware that victory would book their place in Russia.
“Zambia are now a much better team than when we beat them last year. Watching videos of their wins over Algeria, I was struck by the speed of the strikers.
“I believe Algeria underestimated them and we dare not make the same mistake. Zambia have introduced some of the African youth championshipwinning team with good effect. It is nice that we have control of our destiny — a win takes us to Russia. The players, my technical staff and I are totally focused on that objective.”
Tunisia travel to Guinea with a three-point advantage over DR Congo having taken four points in back-to-back matches between the countries last month.
But the “Carthage Eagles” have a woeful record in Conakry, losing four previous World Cup qualifiers in the West African coastal city.
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