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.
-
Latest6 days agoIsrael marks 3 years since October 7 Hamas attack amid Gaza strikes, election debate
-
Energy6 days agoFuel Battle: Dangote, marketers and government clash over petrol imports
-
Energy1 week agoPetrol, diesel prices rise 86% in 2026 as costs hit fresh highs
-
Football7 days agoNigeria’s World Cup exit under spotlight as FIFA’s DR Congo files emerge
-
Energy1 week agoHas Iran lost control of the Strait of Hormuz? Oil flows rebound as war disruptions persist
-
Latest7 days agoUS Court set to rule on release of FBI, DEA records on Tinubu
-
Latest19 hours agoFull List: Meet the 2026 Nobel Prize winners across six categories
-
Business7 days agoNigerian investors at a crossroads as fixed-income yields slide