By Daily sports on November 13, 2020

Nigeria will be aiming to build on their strong start to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers when they host Sierra Leone at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Friday evening. Kick-off is at 18h00 CAT.

The Super Eagles head into back-to-back matches against the Leone Stars having accumulated a maximum of six points from their opening two Group L matches. The three-time Afcon champions followed a 2-1 win over Benin in Uyo with a 4-2 thumping of Lesotho in Maseru last year.

Head coach Gernot Rohr says Nigeria will not be underestimating their opponents and is hoping for a good game from his troops at the newly renovated stadium in Edo State.

“We are expecting a tough match because our opponent, Sierra Leone, have quality players too. It will not be an easy game because they have professional players,” said Rohr.

“My work is to first explain to the players that this will not be an easy game. We cannot underrate this Sierra Leone team.

He continued: “I see that it’s a new stadium but the most important for the players is to have good grass and then to see a good football game. We want to give joy to Nigerians in this very special period and we want to be happy with a good win.”

Sierra Leone sit bottom of the group after two rounds of fixtures. A 1-1 draw at home to Lesotho was followed by a 1-0 defeat away to Benin in their most recent outing but the Leone Stars have received a timely boost with veteran forward Kei Kamara having confirmed his return to the senior national team.

His presence will add another dimension to John Keister’s team’s attack as they prepare for a Super Eagles side that boasts a plethora of attacking talent.

The teams will meet again in Freetown on Tuesday, 17 November. (African Football)

•PHOTO: Super Eagles players 

Source Daily sports

Posted November 13, 2020

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