Gernot Rohr's reaction after defeat against Nigeria | OneFootball

I'm proud of my players. They gave everything. They worked hard throughout these qualifiers, even if the results weren't there. They're young guys who are still learning.

We knew this match would be tough. We tried to play, to keep possession. We had chances, but today, luck just wasn't on our side.

We don't have enough top-level players. Some are coming back from injury, others don't have a club, and a few play in lower divisions. But they showed great spirit.

It's a young team. They still have a lot to learn. I told them in the locker room that I'm proud of them. We lost, yes, but they fought until the very end.

This kind of match shows the gap between us and the top teams, but also the journey we need to take. We will keep working.

Benin has promising youngsters. With hard work, patience, and a bit more resources, this team can progress. The most important thing is to keep the same desire and solidarity.

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