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AFCON 2019: It will be difficult for Super Eagles to reach Semi-Final - Rohr Admits
 
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Fri, 14 Jun 2019   ||   Nigeria,
 

Super Eagles’ boss, Gernot Rohr has admitted that it will be difficult for Super Eagles to reach the semifinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations because of the quality of teams in the competition.

The Three-time Africa Champions is on a good run heading into the tournament, having remained indomitable since the end of the 2018 World Cup with five wins and three draws in eight competitive and friendly matches.

Apart from Egypt, the likes of Senegal, Morocco and Tunisia are strong favorites to win the Africa Cup of Nations.

';';For our fans, of course, it is clear that we will reach at least the semi-final. But that will be difficult because Egypt is a force at home,';'; Rohr told Mannheimer Morgen.

';';I hope we can play a good role. And certainly one or the other surprise team will emerge.

';';The Africa Cup is something very special in terms of ambience and significance. Of course we want to do well.

"We must underestimate no opponent. Burundi, for example, eliminated Gabon in qualifying. It means being careful.';';

Nigeria will face Senegal in their final friendly on Sunday ahead of their AFCON opener against Burundi on June 22.

 

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