NFF recommends Gernot Rohr as new Super Eagles coach

German Gernot Rohr has been recommended by the Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical Committee for appointment as the Super Eagles Technical Adviser.

The 63-year-old ex-Gabon, Niger and Burkina Faso coach will be assisted by Salisu Yusuf, who was appointed as chief coach last month.

Rohr’s appointment is subject to contract terms being agreed with the NFF before a contract signing ceremony in the coming days, according to the country’s football authority.

Vice chairman of the Technical and Development Committee, Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, confirmed the news on the NFF website.

“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.”