Gernot Rohr: Former Super Eagles Coach Fails To Qualify Benin Republic for AFCON 2023
- Gernor Rohr has failed in his quest to qualify Benin Republic for the AFCONtournament which starts in January
- The German manager's Benin Republic side finished third behind defending champions Senegal, and Mozambique
- The Mambas fought back to earn a deserved three points against the Cheetahs.
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Former Super Eaglesmanager Gernot Rohr has failed to qualify the Cheetahs of Benin Republic for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after losing to Mozambique.
Benin Republic needed a win to seal second place ahead of Mozambique, but a late goal from the Mambas knocked Rohr's side out of the competition.
Benin Republic finished third in Group L, with defending Champions Senegal finishing first, while Rwanda finished bottom.
Rohr named a strong side to face the Mambas at home, and his team took the lead through former Huddersfield striker Steve Mounie.
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FootballThe home team equalised seven minutes later with a stunning strike from Witi, before taking the lead four minutes later through Guima.
The Cheetahs drew level five minutes after the break, through Sochaux midfielderJodel Dossou.
Mozabimque sealed a stunning victory with a goal from Honka forward Clesio Bauque in the added time.
It was a heartbreaking event for Rohr and his team, as the Mambas returned to the AFCON after an 11-year absence, according to reports in This Day Live.
Mozambique will be making their fifth appearance in the competition next year, with the hope of reaching the next round for the first time in the tournament's history.
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