Mathematical Segun Odegbami is of the opinion that Nigeria does not need a coach like Gernot Rohr.
According to him, the NFF ought to consider a vocal coach in their next appointment.
Segun Odegbami
Criticizing Rohr for his calm attitude when Nigeria was thrashed 2-0 by Madagascar at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, Odegbami said if he were the Nigeria Football Federation boss, he would have sent him packing, adding that he expected him to be the 12 player like more established coaches like Jose Mourinho and Jürgen Klop.
Odegbami who was a guest on Channels TV, faulted Rohr’s attitude during Nigeria’s matches, saying the coach was “too relaxed” even when the Nigerian team were 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 during the interview.
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