Gernot Rohr studying Zambia’s footages ahead of crucial qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria host the Chipolopolo of Zambia on Saturday, October 7 in a game which will see them qualify for the 2018 World Cup with a win.

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According to the Media Officer of the Super Eagles Toyin Ibitoye, Rohr has started to review tapes of Zambia’s double leg victories over Algeria in early September which reignited their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.

”I can confidently tell you that Super Eagles coach is seriously busy with the two Zambia’s games footages,” Ibitoye told .

”Rohr has been studying the tapes with his backroom staff, with the aim of coming up with the right tactics for the game.

”All hands must be on deck, Zambia will not be taken lightly.”

Nigeria lead Group B with 10 points while Zambia are second with seven points.

Zambia recorded a home 3-1 win over Algeria on Saturday, September 2 before a 1-0 win in the second leg on Tuesday, September 5.

The two victories boosted their 2018 World Cup chances and will need a win away at Nigeria on Saturday, October 7 to take Group B to the wire.

Ahead of the game, the Football Association of Zambia have concluded plans to begin preparation with a training camp in Spain.

The home-based players will first travel to Spain for a two-week training programme where they will be joined by their foreign based teammates.