Rohr: My Players Fought Well

Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed that his players fought hard in the defeat against Algeria in the semifinal of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Nigeria lost 2-1 to the Desert Foxes courtesy of a late freekick goal from Manchester City forward, Riyad Mahrez as the North Africans sealed a final spot against Senegal who had earlier defeated Tunisia 1-0.

Rohr said at the post match press conference: “Algeria pressed better than us in the first half and in the midfield they had good situations that caused us problems and their center forward cause us problems.

“We found it difficult to find our wingers like we did against South Africa. Algeria were well organised and we could not find solution because their pressing was very strong. After their goal, we showed good reaction and I congratulate my players for a good fight against a very good team. They won it in the last minute and they deserved it.

“We will continue to work because we have the youngest team in the competition. We will learn tactically to continue to make better communication.”

Nigeria will face Tunisia on Wednesday in the third place match while Algeria play Senegal on Friday in the final.