Table of Contents
- Imbalance in Fixtures
- Crucial Clash Against Nigeria
- South Africa's Advantage
- Rohr Reflects on the Match
Before the final World Cup qualifying matches for Group C on Tuesday, Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr highlighted what he referred to as an imbalance in fixtures that favored South Africa.
The Franco-German coach addressed the media ahead of their vital match against Nigeria's Super Eagles in Uyo.
A win or draw for the Cheetahs would secure their qualification for the World Cup, while Nigeria must achieve a victory to keep their dreams of representing the nation in the USA, Canada, and Mexico alive.
Rohr noted that South Africa had played seven home matches, a distinct advantage that set them apart in Group C.
“My team is prepared; they have made significant progress and worked diligently. When you see that South Africa has played seven of their ten games at home, with only two games away in Rwanda and Nigeria, and against us, it was in Ivory Coast,” the former Super Eagles coach stated during the press conference in Uyo.
“Thus, it was a considerable advantage for South Africa; it’s not balanced. That’s why I believe we are here now, and we should enjoy this game—not just feel stressed about the outcome, but be happy to be here and play an enjoyable game of football in a positive spirit.”
Rohr will be competing against the Nigerian team he managed during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
FAQs
What did Gernot Rohr say about the fixtures?
Gernot Rohr pointed out that South Africa had an unfair advantage by playing seven home matches in Group C, which he believes created an imbalance in the fixtures.
What does Nigeria need to qualify for the World Cup?
Nigeria must win their match against South Africa to keep their chances of qualifying for the World Cup alive.
How many home games did South Africa play?
South Africa played seven home games during the qualifying rounds.
