When the Super Eagles of Nigeria face Argentina in their crucial Group D match, all eyes would be on the managers in charge of the sides- for different reasons. Argentina’s heavily tattooed coach Jorge Sampoli is believed to have totally lost control of the dressing room as his players openly defy him. In the other dugout will be Coach Gernot Rohr of Nigeria, a demure character in whom all Nigerians trust will deliver the goods on the day.
In just twenty-two months since he was given the task of taking Nigerian football to the highest stage possible, he has become quite popular among the fans, and for good reason.
For eight years, the 65 year old German national has worked exclusively with African national football teams. Before taking over the reins of managing the Super Eagles, he had worked as coach of the Gabonese national football team. After that, he spent two years in charge of Niger Republic and had a one year stint with…
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