The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Melvin Pinnick has come out to explain the rational behind handling the Super eagles coach Gernot Rohr a new contract extension.
Amaju Pinnick, NFF President
In an online live chat with journalists on Monday Pinnick established that the depth of the squad build by the Franco-German and the need for continuity was among the consideration before the decision was reached.
"We are of the view and conviction that Mr. Gernot Rohr deserves to continue the job he is doing with the Super Eagles. I believe he has earned it.
"He had a right of first refusal so it was not a problem. We included a few other things in his contract but at the end of the day, we were able to come to an agreement.
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"Presently, I am proud of the squad that we have. Without gainsaying, we have good players competing for every department on the field in the Super Eagles squad. It is exciting and we believe the team is on to a good thing. It is important that we work with him to nurture together a team that we can all be proud of."
It will be recalled that Genot Rohr led the Super Eagles to bronze medal finish in the last AFCON in Egypt last year.
In an online live chat with journalists on Monday Pinnick established that the depth of the squad build by the Franco-German and the need for continuity was among the consideration before the decision was reached.
"We are of the view and conviction that Mr. Gernot Rohr deserves to continue the job he is doing with the Super Eagles. I believe he has earned it.
"He had a right of first refusal so it was not a problem. We included a few other things in his contract but at the end of the day, we were able to come to an agreement.
Also read:
https://cmsportz.blogspot.com/2020/05/gernot-rohr-must-deliver-sports-minister.html?m=1
"Presently, I am proud of the squad that we have. Without gainsaying, we have good players competing for every department on the field in the Super Eagles squad. It is exciting and we believe the team is on to a good thing. It is important that we work with him to nurture together a team that we can all be proud of."
It will be recalled that Genot Rohr led the Super Eagles to bronze medal finish in the last AFCON in Egypt last year.
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