World Cup qualifier: Nigeria beat Benin Republic 4 – 0

The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle has praised his players for their superlative performance during the last World Cup qualifying match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic by 4-0.

The match, which was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday was tension soaked but the early goal by Victor Osihmen was a relief.

Chelle during the post-match press conference said that the players sacrificed their full energy to win the match.

The coach described the players as champions in today’s match, stressing that they were focused and purposeful throughout the duration of the game.

According to him, the game was not over until they win the play-off and qualify for World Cup.

He said, “I am surprised by my players. They deserved this game because it was not easy.

“So, now we are going to Morocco, it is not yet finished. It will be very difficult, but tonight, I am very happy for the players.

“They played a great game today and two days ago, like I said before, it is well, it is well, we are here.

“I am happy for the fact they brought us the victory which serves to help us push us to the next level.

“The players played a very good game, especially, the best striker in the world, Victor Osimhen.”

The Super Eagles Captain, Troost Ekong, said he was proud to be a member of the team.

According to him, everyone played their hearts to ensure victory in the qualifying match against Benin Republic.

He thanked Nigerians for their massive support throughout the qualifying series, stressing that the people loved good football.

Ekong stated also that the game was not yet over, as the team still had a lot of work to do in the play-off.

The Coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, regretted that the dream of his team getting to the World Cup had been ruined by the 0-4 defeat in the hands of the Super Eagles.

Rohr acknowledged that the Super Eagles had experienced and talented players, which gave them victory in the match.

He said that the Cheetahs were young players with less experience but played very good football.

“There was a big disappointment because we wanted to go to the World Cup, also with Beninois for the first time in history, but we could not.

“You know, we don’t have enough players of high level.

“As you know, we have some players who started the match; they don’t even have clubs; we also have players who play in the 5th division in France, but I am proud of my team.

“They did very well in this qualifying for the World Cup, but until the last game today.