Tag: Rohr
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NFF: Gernot Rohr demands $1m compensation for unfair dismissal
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has dragged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) before FIFA and is awaiting a ruling on a $1m compensation claim for unfair dismissal, BBC Africa reports. Rohr was fired in December, weeks for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
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I will coach Super Eagles better than Rohr – Orji Kalu
Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has slammed Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr, insisting that the German tactician is not a coach. Kalu also said he would handle the Super Eagles better than Rohr. He will prefer a local coach for the Super Eagles once he is paid well and allowed to do his…
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Super Eagles: Gernot Rohr to know fate next week – Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, says the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will decide the fate of Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, next week. Dare stated this on Thursday at the weekly ministerial briefing organized by the Presidential Communications team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to the minister, Rohr’s future with…
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We’re not aware of Gernot Rohr’s sack – NFF
Contrary to reports circulating on social media on Thursday that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sacked Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, the federation’s Assistant Director, Media, Ademola Olajire, has denied knowledge of the development. Olajire insisted that it’s only after a board meeting of the NFF and a signed statement released that Rohr’s…
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Orji Kalu wants Gernot Rohr sacked as Super Eagles coach
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for the sack of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr. Kalu in a post on his official Facebook page told the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to sack Rohr over poor performance He stated that Nigerian soccer lovers don’t need further dissatisfaction from Rohr adding that…
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Odion Ighalo finally speaks on Super Eagles return
Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has finally expressed happiness to be back in the Super Eagles squad after leaving the team three years ago. Ighalo has been included in Nigeria’s squad for their 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde on November 13 and 16, respectively. The 32-year-old arrived at the Super…
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Qatar 2022: Rohr reveals tactical changes in CAR 2-0 victory
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has revealed that he changed his tactical system for the reverse fixture against the Central African Republic. The Wild Beasts had shocked Nigeria 1-0 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, in the first leg on Thursday. Ahead of the game in Douala on Sunday, Rohr reverted to a three-man defence.…
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CAR shocking defeat: Rohr, Musa apologise to Nigerians, vow to make amends in Douala
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, and captain Ahmed Musa have apologised to Nigerians after the team’s loss to the Central African Republic (CAR) in their last 2022 World Cup qualifier at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Thursday. TheNewsGuru.com,TNG reports that the Eagles suffered a shock 1-0 defeat in Lagos to end their 100 per…
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Victor Osimhen not yet world-class striker – Rohr
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr believes Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has made tremendous progress in his game, but not yet a world-class player. Osimhen opened his account for the season with a brace against Leicester City in a Europa League group stage match in England on Thursday night. “Victor is currently one of the…