Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, believes his lads must be at their best to qualify to the next round at the forthcoming AFCON 2019 in Egypt.
Rohr, who saw the draw live behind the Giza Pyramids just as the other 23 lead coaches, said: “It is a tough group and we have to be at our best and our fittest.
“Guinea has a young, tough team and we will have to be at our best against them. Burundi eliminated Gabon even with their Pierre Aubameyang.
“Madagascar was the first team to qualify. It would be a great showpiece of football but it is important for our players to avoid injuries as the season heads towards the end.”
On his part, Super Eagles’ captain Ahmed Musa said: “I think it is a tough group for the Super Eagles.
“It is important for us to stay fit and avoid injuries so that everyone would be in great shape in Egypt.
“We have a young team who have played at the World Cup but have not played at the AFCON.
“For me, we are ready for any country in Egypt.
“It would be an interesting experience.”
The two top-placed teams in each group, as well as the best four third-placed teams will qualify for the knock-out rounds.
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