By Rasaq Oboirien
ROLLAND Courbis has assured Algerians that Nigeria will not qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.
The Frenchman, who came very close to been named the Desert Foxes boss after the departure of Milovan Rajevac told LeButuer that: "Like everyone else, I am disappointed by Algeria's defeat especially since there was ample means to bring back a good result from the trip.
The Frenchman, who came very close to been named the Desert Foxes boss after the departure of Milovan Rajevac told LeButuer that: "Like everyone else, I am disappointed by Algeria's defeat especially since there was ample means to bring back a good result from the trip.
"I saw a very good Nigeria team, which was neither irresistible nor unbeatable. Algeria can nurse a lot of regrets because it was them who gave Nigeria the victory. "
"Algeria's qualification for the World Cup is still possible because I do not see Nigeria winning its next three games."
"It is clear that Algeria has lost its jokers but I would say that the qualification remains possible. However, the team will have to win its next four games. Also, I do not see the Nigerian team taking nine points in the next three games. "Cameroon has the means to beat them even in Nigeria," he added.
Nigeria leads Group B with 6points followed by Cameroon 2points, while Algeria and Zambia are leveled on a point each.