Gernot Rohr set to become new Nigeria manager

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Gernot Rohr previously coached Gabon, Niger and Burkina Faso

German Gernot Rohr is close to being appointed the new technical adviser of Nigeria, BBC Sport understands.

The 63-year-old ex-Gabon, Niger and Burkina Faso coach has yet to sign a contract but is expected to be unveiled at a media conference next week.

Rohr, who has been working on development programmes for the German football association (DFB) since December, has landed in Nigeria and will watch a local league fixture between Ikorodu United and Sunshine Stars in Lagos.

Sunday Oliseh was the Super Eagles’ last permanent coach before he quit in February in a row over his contract.

Rohr, …

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