Gernot Rohr confirmed as Super Eagles’ new technical adviser

German manager, Gernot Rohr has penned a 2-year deal to become the new technical adviser of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Rohr's focus is to ensure that Nigeria secures qualification to the 2018 World Cup coming up in Russia. NFF committee vice-chairman Ahmed Yusuf Fresh expressed satisfaction with the candidate.

“The committee was impressed with Mr. Rohr’s profile and current activities for the German Football Federation (DFB), so we invited him to Nigeria for exhaustive deliberations. “He was very positive, showed great interest in the job and is ready and willing to live in Nigeria. 

He is also willing to work with indigenous Nigerian coaches and with the committee and believes the Super Eagles can qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which is very important to the NFF. He swayed the committee with his calmness, good knowledge of the African terrain, focus and maturity.” Fresh said