The Super Eagles of Nigeria ma have started their AFCON 2021
qualifying campaign on a perfect note-winning their first two matches,
but they could be without a manager by the time the series resume next
year.
And thatโs because the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have failed
to act swiftly over Gernot Rohrโs contract renewal. The contract of
the teamโs technical adviser expires in six months with no renewal
offer on the table yet.
Although he would love to extend his contract, the former Bordeaux
manager revealed he has been approached by other Federations and would
start talking to them if NFF fail to offer him a new deal before
January.
โIโm ready to discuss as I have other federations who want me but I
tell them that my priority is to discuss with the NFF.
โBut after January 1, Iโll be free to sign where I want. So I think
the next step is to wait to see what NFF is doing.โ
Rohr was appointed as Super Eagles manager in 2016 and has overseen
qualifications for two major events with a game to spare, while he
also led the team to a third place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of
Nations.
