By Our Reporter
GERNOT Rohr has expressed optimism that Nigeria can be the first African side to get to the finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.
The German is Super Eagles new Technical Adviser after signing a two- year deal on Tuesday in Abuja.
A delighted Rohr said: “I am enthusiastic to get to work. This is a big challenge because Nigeria has big players everywhere and has the ability to do well internationally.
“I have a German heart – the heart of a winner. I have confidence that with the right atmosphere and the right support, the Super Eagles have the capacity not only to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, but get to the latter stages of the competition.”
For NFF boss, Amaju Pinnick:"We are happy that this has been sealed and we can now focus on other arrangements for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers starting in October."
Rohr, 63, will step out with the Super Eagles for the first time when Nigeria host Tanzania in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Port-Harcourt.
The team will play Zambia, Cameroon and Algeria in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
However, the NFF have also revealed that Rohr is scheduled to embark on VIP scouting immediately, which includes flying to Spain to watch the NPFL All-Stars play against Atletico Madrid and Malaga in Cadiz on Friday, in the Trofoe Carranza tournament.
