Super Eagles Coach Rohr To Earn Fresh 2yrs Contract Extension

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF will extend the contract of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, after the Eagles success in securing a place at next year’s FIFA World Cup contest.

The Franco-German tactician signed a two year deal with the option of another two years if the Super Eagles qualify for the World Cup in Russia, a feat they achieved over the weekend after their 1-0 win over Zambia.

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Rohr will now be in charge of the team till the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, if there are no twists in his romance with the NFF.

While reacting to the development, the 64-year-old coach, said he was happy this team qualified for the World Cup as they were not given the chance to pick the ticket when the qualification series started with Cameroon and Algeria as bookmakers’ favourite to clinch the ticket.

“I believe Russia 2018 will be a good adventure for us all,” the German, who previously coached Burkina Faso said.

Rohr thanked Nigerians for the feat saying it was a collective effort, “Thank you Nigerians, we won this World Cup ticket together.”

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NFF secretary-general, Mohammed Sanusi said the Super Eagles will have the best of preparations for the World Cup.

“We are excited and as this Board has continued to promise, it is not just about qualification. We will ensure the best preparation for the team to set a new record of performance for Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup when they go to Russia next year.”

Rohr would have been sacked if the Super Eagles had failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia judging by the terms of the deal he signed with the NFF last year.

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