Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has accepted to
continue in his position with the national team.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, disclosed
that the contract extension papers with conditions will be sent to the
Franco-German next week, for him to study.
Pinnick stated that the contract entailed that the coach would be paid
in Naira and would have to be domiciled in the country and monitor
games of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Despite the conditions, Rohr insists his aim is to continue with the
national team and help them qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
and the 2023 World Cup.
Rohr, who said he is not worried about money as he is not seeking an
increment in his salary but only wants the freedom to carry out his
duties, insisted that staying in Nigeria wasn’t a problem.
The sixty-six-year-old has also revealed that in the time he has been
with the country, he has turned down several job opportunities
Rohr’s contract is due to expire in June and negotiation has been
ongoing for months.
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