Benin national team coach Gernot Rohr admitted Egypt were the better side their exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Round of 16 on Monday.
The Pharaohs booked their place in the quarterfinals after defeating the Cheetahs 3-1 after extra time on Monday at the Grand Stade d’Agadir. It was Mohamed Salah, who put the result beyond doubt by finishing a counter-attacking move to score Egypt’s third goal.
“What we saw was a match that was a fight, a real battle, while still playing football. Two teams engaged in a tough contest. I saw a good football match,” said Rohr.
“When you look at the Egyptian individual players, we don’t have the same level. Especially since our best striker, Steve Mounié, was missing. I regret his absence, because in a match like this he would have helped us a lot, particularly in aerial play.
“But as head coach, I am proud of my players. I take away their attitude tonight, their solidarity and fighting spirit. That is very positive for the future of the Cheetahs.”
The Pharaohs will face the winner of the tie between African champions Ivory Cpast and Burkina Faso in the quarterfinal.
muheklmy
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I watched the Egypt vs Benin match and I must confess Benin didn’t deserve to lose but Gernot Rohr is only trying to be professional and that’s elite mentality. Good coach 👍
Richard0010
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I don't watch mediocre football like afcon, very boring tournament and i agree with Jammie Carragher when he says it's a rubbish tournament.
Thank you
Wacamoptyz
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I don't watch mediocre football like afcon, very boring tournament and i agree with Jammie Carragher when he says it's a rubbish tournament.
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Lipdekrz
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African Cup of Nations will improve from the next tournament that will be held because all those who have mixed colours will comes down to play for theirs countries of origin
rouemnosty
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Thanks, Gernot, for what you do
Lipdekrz
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you lied this tournament is different than the others one's
rouemnosty
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I don't watch mediocre football like afcon, very boring tournament and i agree with Jammie Carragher when he says it's a rubbish tournament.
You are on your own. No body cares about what you think
Loverboy4
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I don't watch mediocre football like afcon, very boring tournament and i agree with Jammie Carragher when he says it's a rubbish tournament.
Meubcory
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Congratulations Mr. Rohr. That’s how a good Manager ought to talk after a defeat unlike SA’s Broos who will never admit any other team is better than his own. Better luck to Benin Republic next time.