Rohr still hopeful of qualification despite Eagles’ loss to Croatia

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Nigeria's players react after during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Croatia and Nigeria at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad on June 16, 2018. OZAN KOSE / AFP

Despite losing 0-2 to Croatian in their opening game of the on-going FIFA World cup in Russia, Super Eagles’ Manager, Gernot Rohr still harbours hope that his side will qualify for the second round.

Nigeria sits bottom of group D with no point, Croatian leads the group with three points, while Argentina and Iceland have a point apiece following their 1-1 draw in the group’s opening game.

Croatia exploited Nigeria’s inability to defend set pieces to beat the Eagles 2-0, but Rohr hopes Friday would be better when his wards will meet Iceland.

The Franco-German said at the post match meeting on…



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