The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, said on Wednesday the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) would decide the contract situation of Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr.
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The minister gave the clarification at a brief meeting with the Franco-German tactician before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Rohr’s current contract expires in June 2020.
Dare, however, stressed that the ministry would continue to give the coach all the necessary support as the NFF finalises his contract talks.
“The issue of contract (with Rohr) will be best handled by the NFF. I understand the need to work the fine lines.
“I understand there is a contractual arrangement with the NFF, I will allow the NFF to work through its process, ” the minister said.
He charged the coach not to be distracted but to intensify efforts to take Nigerian football to the pinnacle.
“Are we happy about where our football…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
