Rohr set for showdown talks with NFF

Gernot Rohr ’ s reign as Super Eagles manager could end

before his contract expires in June next year , according

to sources at the Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF ).

The Nigeria coach has in the past week hired a

lawyer to sort out issues bordering on his wages and

contract with the NFF , as well as restrictions allegedly

placed on him by some top members of the Federation

Recently, reports emerged that Rohr was secretly

negotiating with other countries with a view to

switching camps , but some NFF officials dismissed the

stories .

Yesterday , Super Eagles ’ Media Officer , Toyin Ibitoye

said there was no problem between the NFF and Rohr

as speculated in the media .

“ Rohr does not have any issue with the federation . I

don ’ t think Rohr hiring a lawyer to assist him negotiate

his dealings with NFF so that he can focus on the Super

Eagles job is an issue.

“ Also , the NFF issuing querying him does not affect

their relationship . An employer can query his worker

at any point , but that does not stop them from working

together

“ Rohr has done well with the Super Eagles and I

believe he will like to continue handling the team, ”

Ibitoye said , while accusing the media of overblowing

the issue.

The Guardian gathered that the Super Eagles coach

would be in Nigeria next month for what a source

described as a showdown talk with the NFF .

Worried by the implication of the any impasse

between Rohr and the NFF on the Super Eagles , former

national team goalkeeper , Joe Erico said the

relationship between the NFF and Super Eagles

coaches over the years has in a way affected the

performance of the team .

“ I think Rohr is tired of the manipulation he has

been facing with the NFF . This is why I think he is

speaking out . Issues like this with coaches have been

coming up over the years with different NFF boards .

“ When Nigerian coaches that handled the Super Eagles

in the past were sacked , did any body ask questions? I

will not be surprised if they don ’ t renew Rohr ’ s

contract .

“ Since he has started talking they might declare his

position vacant next year and employ another person

that is ready to submit to whatever they say.

“ When the new coach is tired , he will speak out and

get sacked. How can the Super Eagles have a bright

future if we continue running football like this ?

“ I will keep my figures crossed and watch the way the

federation will handle the renewal of Rohr ’ s contract , ”

he said .