Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has sent a bold message ahead of tomorrow’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, declaring that his players are ready to “sacrifice their lives” to secure victory over the Super Eagles.
Rohr, who once managed the Nigerian national team, said the encounter means more than just three points for the Cheetahs, describing it as a battle of pride and determination.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the match, the Franco-German tactician revealed that his players have been mentally and physically primed for the clash, adding that they understand the weight of expectation from Beninese fans.
“This game is special. We are facing a great team, but my boys are ready to give everything — even their lives to win,” Rohr declared.
The much-anticipated fixture will rekindle Rohr’s rivalry with his former side, whom he led to the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Now on the opposite bench, he hopes to dent Nigeria’s qualification hopes and boost Benin’s standing in the group.
With emotions high and both nations desperate for a win, tomorrow’s encounter promises to be an intense and fiercely contested showdown.
Shopeju Olateju
NaijaTravels News
