Gernot Rohr’s men have been lauded for their resolute display against the Blue Sharks on Tuesday evening
NFF President Amaju Pinnick has claimed the Super Eagles defeated Cape Verde because they have ‘the attitude of champions’.
The three-time African kings brightened their chances for a place in Qatar 2022 thanks to a 2-1 defeat of the Blues Sharks at Estadio Municipal Aderito Sena.
Despite conceding first, Gernot Rohr’s men secured a comeback triumph having capitalised on their hosts’ defensive blunders.
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After the game, the Fifa executive committee member showered encomium on Gernot Rohr’s team for their fighting spirit, notwithstanding the absence of the UK-based players.