Rohr reveals Nigeria’s mission in Johannesburg

The Super Eagles arrived the South African city as they aim to return to the Afcon finals with a game to spare on Friday morning. 

According to coach Gernot Rohr, Nigeria have a 'simple' mission of securing the 2019 African Cup of Nations ticket in Johannesburg. 

The Super Eagles' last outing at the biggest football tournament in Africa was in 2013, having missed out of the last two editions.

And to make a return to the tournament, with a game to spare [the same way Rohr led them to the World Cup in Russia], Nigeria have to beat South Africa at the FNB Stadium in Saturday's Group E Afcon qualifying penultimate tie.

“Our mission in Johannesburg is simple: to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations. We are not thinking of anything else. We want the ticket in our pocket before the last match,” Rohr said.

In the first leg of the encounter, South Africa defeated Nigeria 2-0 but the visitors have since bounced back with three wins from as many games to lead Group E with nine points.

The South Africa, on the other hand, followed the opening day victory with mixed results, earning five points from the next three matches to sit second in the standings, a point adrift Saturday's oppositions. 

However, another victory for the Bafana Bafana will secure their place in Cameroon next year while the Super Eagles will have to wait till the last day of the qualifiers.