Gaffer of the Nigerian National team, Gernot Rohr has admitted that the year 2022 would really be a tough one for the Super Eagles due the Fact that they would be involved in two Major Tournaments that Year.

 The 2021 AFCON tournament Initially Planned for January has now been Moved to 2022 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF),the Same Year the World Cup would be taking Place as well.


 This new decision means that the Super Eagles would be involved in Lots of qualification games in the Year 2021 to enable them cement a place in both the Mundial and the AFCON.

“The Africa Cup of Nations is postponed. It's the same for everyone so it's not a drawback,” Rohr said to Girondins4ever.

 “We have more time to prepare as well as for other countries. We can continue the play-offs and start the World Cup qualifiers at the same time.

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"But it will be a difficult 2022 year because already in 2021, there are a lot of qualifying matches to play for the team.


 “I think we will have time to play a few friendlies. In the year 2022, if we have qualified for the World Cup and the Afcon, there will be many, many games to play. So it will certainly be a difficult year.” He concluded

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The qualification for AFCON 2022 has Kicked off already, and the Super Eagles are currently in the Driving seat with two wins in two games.