2018 world cup: My target is to reach semi final
Nigerian coach Gernot Rohr has set a semi-final target for the Super Eagles at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Rohr noted that Nigeria had already advanced to the round of 16 in three previous tournaments.
Nigeria made it to Russia with a game to spare after beating Zambia 1-0 in Uyo on October 7.
Rohr told L’Equipe, “They are already out of the group stage to go to the round of 16, especially in 2014 when they faced the French team (0-2 defeat)
“We will try to do as well. Unfortunately, here, the ambitions are a little more excessive: the team must reach at least the semifinals.
“We have the ambition of the leaders to manage, even if I get along very well with the president (Amaju Pinnick), who came to get me.
“There are many people at the Federation (NFF). As in all African countries, it’s never easy. But for now, it’s going very well.
The Super Eagles will face Algeria in their final 2018 World Cup qualifier on November 10, before wrapping up their 2017 schedule with a friendly against Argentina four days later in Russia.
