For the umpteenth time in his four years stay as head coach of the Nigerian national team, serious questions are being asked of the German tactician if he truly is the right man to lead the team going forward.
Nigeria have endured a poor form of late, failing to win any of its four matches played this year including the ignominious collapse against Sierra Leone in Benin where the Super Eagles threw away a four-goal lead to draw 4-4.
In the wake of Nigeria’s second leg stalemate in Freetown with the Leone Stars, Nigeria Sports Minister, Sunday Dare posted a tweet that did little to quench speculations surrounding Gernot Rohr’s future.
“The performance of the Super Eagles from their last two matches calls to question the suitability and competences of Technical Adviser, Rohr. Nigerian football deserves better. The needful will be done. Apologies to all football lovers.”
The NFF president, Amaju Pinnick was more considerate when he spoke to the media.
“It was a good game[0-0 draw],” he told reporters. “It was not the result we expected considering the very horrible turf and the kind of pitches our players play on.
“You don’t just wake up and say you want to fire a coach, you don’t just do that. Even though I have my own reservations about the man.”
With four months until the next round of international matches, decisions would likely be made depending on how the Super Eagles perform in their next games.
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