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"I prefer to concede first and win" – Rohr downplays Nigeria's defending

As long as the Super Eagles win, the German tactician will not be moved by whether his team concedes a goal first or not

Gernot Rohr is content with the Super Eagles conceding first as long as victory is ultimately achieved.

The German handler expressed his point of view after Nigeria’s 4-2 defeat of Lesotho in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Like it happened against Benin Republic, the Crocodiles drew first blood with Nkoto Masoabi heading past Daniel Akpeyi.

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However, Nigeria bounced back to secure victory with Lille’s Victor Osimhen grabbing a second-half brace.