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Mounie has expressed his frustration following the loss but has now shifted his focus to their game against Sierra Leone on Tuesday. “To concede right at the death it’s disappointing. We fought hard in the game and thought we did enough to get at least a draw,” Mounie told the media. “Things like this happen in football and we have to put it behind us. The game against Sierra Leone is what we should be thinking about now. Hopefully, we can get a good result and get the qualification ticket.” Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr, who has now led his side to qualify for their second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations finals, has expressed his sympathy with the Squirrels for the loss, given their effort in the encounter. ....
Rohr has expressed his satisfaction with the displays from his side during the campaign and promised fans they will see the Super Eagles play more good football. “It was a good result to win 3-0 against Lesotho. We did not concede a goal and we wanted to be more solid after our two games in November [against Sierra Leone],” Rohr told the media. “We did two clean sheets it is good for the team’s stability. To also score four goals was also interesting. We recorded four wins and two draws, same as we did for the [2018] World Cup qualifiers. ....
Seye Omidiora 07:00 SAST 2021/04/02 Which of Gernot Rohr’s players need to up their game before next year’s continental showpiece? Getty Nigeria Having secured progress to the Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Cameroon next year after going unbeaten, Gernot Rohr’s team ought to start preparations for the showpiece in earnest. Stars like Victor Osimhen thrived throughout qualifying, scoring five times and assisting as many, and the frontman is expected to dominate in the Central African nation in 2021. However, while the Napoli striker was in fine form for the majority of qualifying, a few of Rohr’s team need to make headway before the start of the continental showpiece if Nigeria are to claim a fourth African title. ....
Accessing the contribution of the trio, the former Everton and Olympique Marseille defender has stated that their time would come. “They did well during training. It’s not easy when you are called upon to play for the Super Eagles. This is their first time in the senior national team,” Yobo told Goal. “[Anayo] Iwuala came on [against Benin and Lesotho] and proved himself. These are good signs; they have been doing very well. “They just have to be patient, keep working hard and keep improving, then their opportunities will come.” The country’s joint highest capped national team player was also asked if the squad can compete for the ultimate prize in Cameroon, and if his technical crew would be keen on inviting more players for the African football fiesta. ....