Rohr to Nigerians: We won World Cup ticket together

Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has expressed his appreciation to Nigerians for the support given to him and his team during their 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria defeated Zambia 1-0 in Uyo on Saturday to secure Group B ticket and became the first African team to qualify for the football biggest feaster with one match to spare.

The excited German coach took to his twitter handle on Monday to thank Nigerians and promised them a good outing in Russian next year.

The Super Eagles became the first African team to advance to Russia after taking an unassailable lead atop Group B. It will be their sixth World Cup finals appearance.

“Thank you Nigerians, we won this World Cup ticket together. I believe Russia 2018 will be a good adventure for us all,” Rohr twitted. 

Rohr’s men humbled their Zambian visitors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, following an impressive performance against Cameroon.

Substitute Iwobi blasted home from a pullback by Shehu Abdullahi 17 minutes from time to secure qualification.