Gernot rohr news

Gernot Rohr is a German football coach who has been the head coach of the Nigeria national team since 2016. Here are some recent news updates about him:

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 contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in October 2021, extending his stay as head coach until 2024. (Source: Goal.com)
  3. Team Selection Controversy: Rohr faced criticism from some Nigerian fans and pundits after selecting a team that included some players who were not in top form or had been injured. (Source: ESPN FC)
  4. Player Development: Rohr has been praised for his efforts to develop young Nigerian players, including the likes of Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, and Wilfred Ndidi. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. Coaching Style: Rohr's coaching style has been described as defensive-minded, which has led to some criticism from fans who want to see a more attacking approach from the team. (Source: Sports Illustrated)

Recent Interviews

  1. BBC Sport: Rohr spoke to BBC Sport about Nigeria's World Cup qualification and his plans for the team's future. (Source: BBC Sport)
  2. Goal.com: Rohr gave an interview to Goal.com about his contract extension and his goals for the team. (Source: Goal.com)
  3. The Guardian: Rohr spoke to The Guardian about his coaching philosophy and his approach to developing young Nigerian players. (Source: The Guardian)

Recent Quotes

  1. "We are very happy to have qualified for the World Cup. It's a big achievement for us." - Rohr on Nigeria's World Cup qualification (Source: BBC Sport)
  2. "I'm very proud of my players. They have worked very hard and deserve this success." - Rohr on Nigeria's World Cup qualification (Source: Goal.com)
  3. "We will continue to work hard and improve our team. We want to make Nigeria proud at the World Cup." - Rohr on his team's goals for the World Cup (Source: The Guardian)