Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has praised the attitude of his side after coming from behind to claim a 2-1 victory against the Republic of Benin in Wednesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game.
Stephane Sessegnon gave the Squirrels the lead two minutes into the match before the Super Eagles rallied back with goals from Victor Osimhen and Samuel Kalu.
Rohr was impressed with the performance of his side in the encounter and lauded the competition in his squad.
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"Benin Republic are good team, we knew what they did in the Afcon but our attitude was good,” Rohr said in a press conference.