Rohr Roots for Morocco, Senegal Ahead of Eagles' FIFA World Cup Absence

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has backed Morocco and Senegal to make significant progress at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but expressed disappointment at Nigeria's continued absence from football.

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has backed Morocco and Senegal to make significant progress at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, predicting a strong performance from both teams. However, he expressed disappointment that Nigeria's absence from the tournament continues, despite making a good start to their qualifying campaign. Rohr believes the absence of his country is a result of poor management and planning by the Nigerian Football Federation. He hopes that Nigeria will be able to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in time.