Ahead of today’s crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying encounter against the Super Eagles in Uyo, coach Gernot Rohr has described the match as a defining moment for his Beninese side.

The Franco-German tactician, who once managed the Super Eagles , said his players were motivated by their impressive run so far and the prospect of making history.

“I am happy to be here. Nobody expected us to be in this position,” Rohr stated during his press conference that preceded today’s game. “Now, we are just a game from achieving something very memorable for Benin football.

“We had good memories in the past but they are now in the past — we are in the present. I am with another country.”

Rohr added that while the odds favour Nigeria, his side remains confident in their ability to pull off another upset.

“We believe in ourselves and we still have our destiny in our hands,” he said. “We know it will be a surprise to beat the Eagles here, but we did it already in Abidjan when we beat Nigeria for the first time in the history of Benin football. We will try to do it again.”