The 63-year-old German is to work with Eagles head coach Salisu Yusuf, Enugu Rangers chief coach Imama Amapakabo and former Eagles’ goalkeeper Aloy Agu.
Rohr is expected to be unveiled by the Nigeria Football federation (NFF) at a media conference in Abuja on Monday.
According to Sporting Sun, the German and two of his assistants will arrive Nigeria on Saturday after agreeing to the NFF terms which include living in Nigeria and qualifying the county for the next World Cup.
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The former Bayern Munich and Girondins Bordeaux player, will sign a three-year-deal with the NFF on Monday after watching the NPFL game between Ikorodu United and Sunshine Stars at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos on Sunday.
Explaining why they went for Rohr, NFF president Amaju Pinnick said; “The factors we considered are his experience and pedigree, the fact that he understands the African terrain and speaks good English. Communication won’t be a problem and he is a very knowledgeable coach”
Rohr’s appointment comes weeks after Paul Le Guen and the NFF failed to agree terms for the Frenchman to take the role of technical adviser, despite an announcement from the Glass House.
The Frenchman had been named by the NFF, which said he would work alongside Salisu Yusuf, but the two parties could not come to a deal over a contract.
After failing to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Gabon, Nigeria will be looking to begin the round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia in strong fashion.
Nigeria has been paired against Zambia, Algeria and Cameroon and only one country will automatically qualify to the World Cup.
The Super Eagles begin their campaign in October against Zambia.