BEVERLY HILLS, AUGUST 9, (THEWILL) – German tactician, Gernot Rohr, has signed a two-year deal with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to become technical adviser of the Super Eagles.
The ceremony held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, saw NFF President Amaju Pinnick and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi signing on behalf of the Nigeria federation while Rohr signed for himself.
Pinnick revealed that the former Gabon, Niger and Burkina Faso coach, recommended by the technical and development committee of the NFF has been handed a target of qualifying the Super Eagles for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia.
“We are happy that this has been sealed and we can now focus on other arrangements for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers starting in October,” said Pinnick.
Rohr, in his statement also expressed delight at the contract and opportunity given to him.
“I am enthusiastic to get to work. This is a big challenge because Nigeria has big players everywhere and has the ability to do well internationally,” he said.
“I have a German heart – the heart of a winner. I have confidence that with the right atmosphere and the right support, the Super Eagles have the capacity not only to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, but get to the latter stages of the competition.”
Rohr, 63, will step out with the Super Eagles for the first time when Nigeria host Tanzania in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Port Harcourt and is scheduled to embark on VIP scouting immediately.
