Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has expressed his support for Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs qualifiers.
After failing to secure automatic qualification, the Super Eagles have another shot at making the World Cup through the playoffs.
Nigeria qualified as one of the four best third-placed teams and will compete with Gabon, Cameroon, and DR Congo for Africa’s single intercontinental playoff slot.
Eric Chelle’s side will face Gabon in the semi-final, with the winner advancing to meet either Cameroon or DR Congo in the final.
Speaking ahead of the decisive matches, Rohr—whose Benin Republic side lost 4-0 to the Super Eagles in their final Group C clash in Uyo—praised the strength of his former team.
“Super Eagles have so many high level players and strikers, we tried against them but we could not do it,” Rohr said on Brila FM.
“We beat them during the qualifiers and it’s a result we were proud of but I will be supporting the Super Eagles in the playoffs.”
Rohr previously guided Nigeria to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and led them to a third-place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.