Nigeria Ready For Central African Republic Battle In Douala
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on the Wild Beasts of Central African Republic on Sunday in Douala, Cameroon in the return fixture after Thursday’s 1-0 defeat in Lagos.
The team’s delegation landed at the Aeroport Internationale in Douala on Saturday for Sunday’s Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Karl Namnganda scored a last minute goal after a defensive slip up to hand all three points to CAR when both teams clashed at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. However, despite the loss in Lagos, Nigeria is still ahead in the group with six points; followed by Cape Verde (four), CAR (four points) and Liberia (three).
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr would be hoping to get Nigeria back to winning ways with a victory against a resilient CAR side.
Rohr shared his thoughts before Sunday’s crucial match in Douala.
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Meanwhile, Rwandan official Louis Hakizimana has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as referee for Sunday’s match between Nigeria and the Central African Republic in Douala.
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa, who will be making his 100th cap for Nigeria at senior level, says he is more concerned with the Super Eagles taking all three points in the encounter.
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Referee Hakizimana will be assisted by compatriots Ambroise Hakizimana (assistant referee 1), Dieudonne Mutuyimana (assistant referee 2) and Jean Claude Ishimwe (fourth official) at the game that kicks off 2pm Cameroon time at the Stade Japoma.
Eusebio Engono Nguema from Equatorial Guinea will be referee assessor for the day, while Illou Mahamadou from Niger Republic will serve as match commissioner. Dr Moussa Baba Djaouro from Cameroon will be the medical officer.
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