AFCON 2019: Odegbami calls on NFF to sack Rohr, gives reasons

Former Nigeria international, Segun Odegbami, has said he would have sacked Gernot Rohr as head coach, after the 2-0 defeat to Madagascar at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, if he were the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) boss.

Odegbami stated this while speaking as a guest on Channels TV programme, Sunrise Daily, on Monday.

He faulted Rohr’s attitude during the Super Eagles matches, saying the German was “too relaxed” even when the team is losing.

“If I was in charge of Nigerian football, Gernot Rohr would have been on his way home.

“I’m sorry that is a bit harsh, but you could see how he selected players, particularly in that match against Madagascar. We could have been out of this competition now, because of his selection of players for that match.

“See coaches like Jurgen Klopp, Jose Mourinho, they are the 12th players. They are by the side of the field, they are directing their players.

“They are shouting on referees, they are doing things. That is the sort of thing Nigerian players need.

“Nigerian players don’t want somebody who will just sit quietly and not say a word. They won’t hear his voice. You won’t help them with difficulty.

“Our nature is to be loud, to be compelled and driven to the wall. Our nature is not to just relax,” Odegbami said.

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