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NFF fires Rohr – Reports

 

Adekunle Salami

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly sacked the Manager of the Super Eagles Germot Rohr.

According to reports, the head coach of the senior national team was fired because of the inconsistent performances of the team in the ongoing Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Although there is no official statement to this effect has yet, authoritative sources in the Abuja office of the federation confirmed to New Telegraph that the Franco-German has been fired.

The source added that the federation was already sourcing for a replacement and this informed the delay in making the decision public.

General Secretary of the Federation,  Muhammed Sanusi, declined comments from our correspondent insisting he won’t speak on technical matters.

An official statement is expected later in the day as well as the replacement of Rohr.

But a report by the BBC quoted a top NFF official as saying: “We understand the mood of the public and our supporters, but it will be unwise to take such a drastic decision about the coach.

“It’s true that the performance was not so appealing but the man hasn’t failed. People should look beyond this moment and remember there’s the Nations Cup to come.

“The World Cup play-off follows in March so what the coach needs is our full support. He will not get the sack.”

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