Genrot Rohr, Super Eagles Head coach, has allayed fears of Nigerians over the possibility of the team failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup following a disappointing 0-2 loss to South Africa last Saturday in Uyo.
Nigeria, who top their World Cup group B with six points will play Cameroon with two points in August in a must win World Cup qualifier with Cameroon needing to win the two legged qualifier against Nigeria to boost their qualification chances.
Confidence of Nigerians in their team is beginning to wane following the loss to South Africa.
But Rohr has come out to assure Nigerians that the team not be lackadaisical against Cameroon the way they played South Africa.
“I think the next game with Cameroun will be very interesting. It will be better, much, much better.
“We had difficulties in finishing the match (South Africa) because we made so many efforts in the first half while some of our players were tired in the second half.
“We tried to open the wings and bring power to the team but unfortunately it did not yield fruits.
“You know when you are dealing with boys under 23, they could be so good when all is well. They were becoming nervous. It will be better, much better next outing.
“Even in a negative result can be positive points to count. The lost was more realistic”. Rohr said
He blamed the loss to the ages of the players whom he said became nervous in the middle of the match, saying Super Eagles’ failure was due to energy exerted in the first half.
Coach Stuart Baxter described his victory as a very satisfying win.
Baxter said his game plan was to ensure that the home team did not score in the first 20 minute.
“We opened up the game in the first half but unfortunately we did not score. Beating Nigeria is very interesting.
“Nigeria is a very good side but my boys prevented them from scoring. We are trying to develop our boys and expose them,’’ he said.
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