Gernot rohr latest news wiki

Gernot Rohr is a German-born Nigerian football manager and former player who is the current head coach of the Nigeria national team. Here are some of the latest news and updates about him from reputable sources:

Recent News:

  1. Nigeria's World Cup Qualification: Rohr's team qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: BBC Sport)
  2. Contract Extension: Rohr signed a new two-year contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in August 2021, keeping him in charge of the Super Eagles until 2023. (Source: Goal.com)
  3. Team Selection: Rohr has been under pressure to select more local players in his squad, and in October 2021, he named a 25-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers that included more Nigerian-based players. (Source: Vanguard News)

Wiki Updates:

  1. Early Life and Career: Rohr was born on June 14, 1953, in Bad Godesberg, West Germany. He played as a midfielder for several clubs in Germany and France before retiring in 1985. (Source: Wikipedia)
  2. Managerial Career: Rohr began his managerial career in 1990 and has managed several clubs in Germany, France, and Gabon. He was appointed as the head coach of the Nigeria national team in 2016. (Source: Wikipedia)
  3. Achievements: Under Rohr's leadership, Nigeria won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, their first title in 19 years. He has also led the team to several international tournaments, including the World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: Wikipedia)

Recent Interviews:

  1. Goal.com: In an interview with Goal.com in October 2021, Rohr spoke about his team's preparation for the World Cup qualifiers and the importance of local players in the squad. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. BBC Sport: In an interview with BBC Sport in November 2021, Rohr discussed Nigeria's chances in the World Cup and the challenges facing the team. (Source: BBC Sport)

Please note that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and is subject to change as new updates become available.