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‘We have to improve’ - Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr on Seychelles win

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has stated that his side must improve despite their 3-1 win over Seychelles in Friday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers game.

After Odion Ighalo’s opener from the penalty spot was cancelled out by Rody Melanie following Francis Uzoho’s blunder, Henry Onyekuru and Moses Simon found the target to help the West Africans claim a win at the Stephen Keshi Stadium.

The victory ensured that the three-time African champions finish the qualifying campaign as Group E leaders with 13 points from six games.

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However, the German tactician, who admitted their visitors made the game difficult for them, noted mistakes which must be improved on subsequently.