Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed he has agreed on a two-and-half-year contract extension with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
The 66-year-old’s current deal ends next month and has been in discussion with the federation over a renewal since January.
The delay to reach an agreement generated speculation that the governing body is looking to do away with the services of the Franco-German tactician and former internationals had been linked to the job.
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The rumours have now been laid to rest after Rohr revealed he has been handed an opportunity by the federation to continue in his role.