Gernot Rohr has praised the Super Eagles after they came from behind to beat a game Benin 2-1 in an opening 2021 AFCON qualifying match in Uyo Wednesday.
The home team fell behind after just five minutes, but they fought back with goals from Victor Osimhen and Samuel Kalu to carry the day.
Rohr praised the win by the team, the players’ attitude as well as the competition among the players.
“I’m happy with the result, to come back and win,” a satisfied Rohr said after the West African derby.
“Good to see competitions among the players.
“Benin Republic are good team, we knew what they did in the AFCON, but our attitude was good.”
The Eagles will tomorrow fly out to Lesotho on a chartered flight for their second qualifier on Sunday.
They lead Group L with three points after hosts Sierra Leone were held to a 1-1 draw by Lesotho also on Wednesday.
