Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has shared his thoughts on why Nigeria beat his side in their final FIFA World Cup qualifier earlier this month.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen starred as the Super Eagles thumped the Cheetahs 4-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo to seal qualification for the playoffs.

Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka added the fourth goal as Finidi George’s side secured a comprehensive victory to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Rohr, who led Nigeria to the 2018 World Cup, blamed the loss on refereeing decisions against his side.

The 70-year-old believes there was an infringement in the buildup to the first two goals from Victor Osimhen.

“Our only regrets concern the first two goals conceded in Nigeria in the decisive match. These situations would have deserved, in my opinion, a different decision and would have allowed us to obtain more justice,” Gernot Rohr told CAFonline.

“We finished (the World Cup qualifiers) with 17 points, as many as Nigeria, which already constitutes a significant confidence boost.

“We were the only team to beat Nigeria in Abidjan, while they remained undefeated in all other matches.”

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