Rohr admittes mistakes on Super Eagles' early exist from Russia 2018 World Cup

Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr who is been criticised for the decisions leading to early exist of super eagles from the on-going Russia 2018 World Cup admitted his decision to make late substitutions in the 2-1 defeat by Argentina in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday.

The 64-year-old German coach took off Ahmed Musa, KelechiI heanachoand, Kenneth Omeruo and brought in OdionIghalo, Alex Iwobi and Simeon Nwankwo.

He maintained super eagles gave their best. "They played a very good second half and missed qualifying by just a few minutes."

“Argentina have great players and they were pushing, pushing, pushing. This is championship level and we are not ready for that now. It was also down to a little bit of luck and we didn’t have it."

“I am proud of my team. We lacked experience. Such games build character and in a few years you will see a very strong team.” Rohr said.

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