Rohr super eagles Coach speaks after match against Burundi.
Super eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said he did not start Odion Ighalo in the 1-0 win over Burundi at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to tactical issues. Conscise News understands that Ighalo who came in the second half of the clah, Nigerians scored a lone goal in the game to give Rohr’s men all three points. Speaking after the clash in Egypt, the Eagles handler noted that he wanted the Burundians to give his team space before introducing the former Watford man. He also admitted that Burundi were a tough opponent, noting that they never lost a game in the qualifiers. ”Burundi were in the same group with Mali and qualified, we saw the games, they were unbeaten in the qualifiers,” Rohr said, post-match. ”It is not easy especially as it was difficult to score the first goal. If the first goal does not come early, we suffer and have to work hard to win the match. ”Our plan was to bring in Ighalo when the other team perhaps g...