World Cup.
The
Federation’s Assistant Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, made this
known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on
Wednesday.
The official said that the NFF had resolved to ensure that Rohr
succeeds. “The only reason we have not signed a coach before now is because the
previous person didn’t want to be given target but the present administration
is very much concerned about qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.
“That is the target that has been given to Mr Rohr and he is very comfortable
with it. “He believes that Nigeria has the players to not only qualify for the
competition, but do very well in Russia.
The NFF spokesman also said that the
German tactician would be given an accommodation in Abuja, in addition to a
sport utility vehicle (SUV). He said that both the accommodation and vehicle
would be available when he resumes duty after the Olympics.
“Mr Gernot Rohr is
very ready and willing to reside here in Nigeria and for your information, Rohr
has an African wife, a Madagascan.
“He is very comfortable in Africa; he has
worked in Gabon, Niger Republic, Burkina Faso and Tunisia.
“Work has started already because Mr Rohr is on his way to Spain as we speak to watch the NPFL stars in the Trofoe Carranza tournament.
“They will be playing against
Athletico Madrid and Malaga on Saturday. “Mr Rohr is unable to meet the game
against Valencia on Wednesday because he has been back here perfecting the
contract with the NFF.
“The contract has been signed on Tuesday and he will be
(taking)-off to Spain by Wednesday- Thursday.’’
Olajire further said that the
German tactician would be unveiled to the media when he returns from his trip
to Spain or immediately after the Rio 2016 Olympics.
“Rohr will be unveiled
next week when he returns from his trip Spain or after the Olympics, if he
decides to go to Rio to watch the Dream Team VI,” he said.
NAN reports that NFF signed a contract with Rohr on Tuesday behind closed-door at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
NFF’s President, Amaju Pinnick and the General Secretary,
Mohammed Sanusi signed on behalf of the federation.
The 63-year-old tactician
will lead the Super Eagles for the first time when Nigeria host Tanzania in a
2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Port Harcourt.
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