Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr is already in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire plotting how to stop Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their group D Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday, and one player he is banking on is Remo Stars keeper Serge Obassa.
Obassa has been impressive with the Nigeria Premier Football League side this season and according to Rohr his experience playing in Nigeria would be valuable when the Cheetahs square up the Super Eagles at the Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium, the same venue the Benin Republic team beat the Super Eagles 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup qualifier.
“In our list of 25 players for the two decisive matches against Nigeria and Libya, we have the return of two players that we have followed and who have played very well recently,” Rohr told Mega Sports
“Obviously, Obassa knows Nigerian football very well since he plays for Remo Stars, which is one of the best clubs in Nigeria at the moment. So, his experience and know-how can also be useful to us, whether in training or possibly in matches”.
The Cheetahs have six points and are second placed in the group led by the Super Eagles with ten points. A win in Abidjan will almost seal qualification for the team.
