Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr is anticipating a tough duel in opposition to the Squirrels of Benin Republic, DAILY POST studies.
The Cheetahs maintained high spot in Group C after a 1-0 away win in opposition to the Amavubi of Rwanda on the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on Friday.
Tosin Aiyegun scored the profitable aim for the guests 10 minutes from time.
Rohr’s males occupy high spot of their group with 17 factors from 9 matches.
The German mentioned the win will increase his aspect’s confidence going into the essential conflict with Nigeria.
“It was a really tactical match… A tough match with little or no soccer. However because it was so vital, you possibly can’t come right here to placed on a present.
“We had been right here to get a consequence. Enjoying in opposition to Osimhen, Lookman, Simon, Iwobi… That’s one other story. This consequence builds confidence,” he mentioned.
Nigeria and Benin will conflict on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo, subsequent week Tuesday.
