Football
I still regret Eagles’ Bafana Bafana defeat
By Boluwatife Ezekiel Olaleye
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has continued to rue his loss to South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the African Cup Nations qualifiers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
It was the first only loss the German-born coach has suffered so far in competitive football contest since taking over the Super Eagles in 2016.
Rohr who was speaking in an interview with Soccer Laduma said the South Africans were lucky to run away with a 2-0 win after his side did most of the playing.
“I did regret the defeat, but I think South Africa were very lucky. We had more possession.
“We had the better chances. South Africa scored with only their second shot – that was quite fortunate. “Perhaps they celebrated the victory too much, because they hardly won any other game after- wards. One always has to remain modest even in victory,” Rohr said.
After the World Cup tournament the AFCON qualifiers will resume with Nigeria playing away to Seychelles in September. Libya topping group E will play the Super Eagles in October.
-
Latest1 week agoTinubu Grants Customs Boss Adeniyi Final Six-Month Extension to Oversee Single Window Project, Succession
-
Latest1 week agoAPC’s Asogwa wins Enugu North senatorial by-election by wide margin
-
News1 week agoYiaga Africa Flags Discrepancies in Ballot Papers of Ekiti Governorship Poll
-
Latest1 week agoAPC, PDP clinch key by-elections as INEC declares winners in Kano, Rivers
-
Latest1 week agoOyebanji extends lead as APC dominates Ekiti governorship race with 91% of results uploaded
-
Politics7 days agoPRP presidential primary heads to court as aspirant challenges Donald Duke’s nomination
-
Latest4 days agoAlleged xenophobic attack claims life of Malawian street vendor in South Africa
-
Football1 week agoJapan crush Tunisia 4-0 in historic 1,000th World Cup match as Curacao earns first-ever point