The two-year contract of Nigeria’s head coach, Gernot Rohr, has been
extended by default, following the country’s qualification for the 2018
World Cup.
Rohr signed a two-year deal with the option of another two years, if
Nigeria qualifies for the World Cup in Russia, a feat they achieved over
the weekend after their 1-0 win over Zambia.
The German would have been fired, if he failed to lead the former
African champions to the tournment, according to the terms of the
contract.
Since taking over as coach of the Super Eagles, Rohr has lost only
one game – the 0-2 loss to South Africa in Uyo in the AFCON 2019
qualifiers.
His overall record shows he has won has won five matches and drawn one.
An official announcement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is
expected to come soon, with Rohr’s current deal set to expire after the
2018 World Cup.