Rohr tips Morocco and Senegal, laments Nigeria’s World Cup absence
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has voiced his support for Morocco and Senegal to excel at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. He expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s absence, highlighting the missed opportunity for stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman to shine on the global stage. Rohr praised the progress of African teams, noting their improved competitiveness against European and South American sides. He also reflected on Nigeria’s struggles to qualify despite having a talented squad.
Match highlights
- Gernot Rohr believes Morocco and Senegal can make significant progress at the World Cup.
- He praised African teams’ improved organisation and physical standards, saying they now match European and South American teams.
- Rohr singled out Morocco as Africa’s best hope, referencing their semi-final run at the 2022 World Cup.
- He expressed regret over Nigeria missing consecutive World Cups, despite having top players like Osimhen and Lookman.
- Nigeria failed to qualify from a group that included South Africa, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Benin, with South Africa topping the group.
