Gernot Rohr names three key players that could have helped Super Eagles 

By Monsurah Olatunji

Former Nigeria head coach,  Gernot Rohr has revealed three players who could have changed Nigeria’s outcome in their last 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.

A draw at home to South Africa was followed by a shock defeat against Benin, leaving the West African giants in danger of missing out on back-to-back World Cup tournaments as they sit in fifth place in their six-team qualifying group, boasting only three points.

Despite this, Rohr, who now manages the Benin Republic believes Nigeria can still bounce back and qualify for the Mundial as he pointed out key players who could have turned the tides for the Super Eagles. 

“The group is still open, that’s true, and only four points separate us with six games to play,” he said as quoted by Punch.

“It’s possible that in all the last games, there can be a decision in Uyo when we play Nigeria. It could be a final because the Super Eagles will come back. 

“It was difficult for them without (Victor) Osimhen, (William) Ekong, and Moses Simon. It’s a good team Finidi (George) has, and perhaps missing the very best players and Osimhen also, he can have some explanations for the defeat.”