Rohr gets contract extension as NFF insists Nigeria must win next AFCON

Anthony Iwuoma

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has struck a deal renewing the Franco-German’s contract.

Rohr has been in charge of the Super Eagles since 2016.

NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, on Wednesday announced the development on his verified Twitter handle, insisting that the Super Eagles’ qualification for the World Cup and winning the Nations Cup are mandatory expectations Rohr is fully aware of.

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“I’m happy to announce that the NFF and Coach Gernot Rohr have concluded all contractual discussions and he will stay on as Coach of the Super Eagles.

“We have always had confidence in his abilities and we are confident that the national team can only go higher from here.

“We can now focus on qualifying for the World Cup and winning the Nations Cup. In truth, these are sacrosanct and Coach Rohr is aware of these conditions.

“Like the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development has rightly noted; we are uncompromising in these goals.”