Gernot Rohr has expressed his support for his fellow German, Bruno Labbadia, to have an immediate positive impact as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, Torizone reports.
Labbadia was appointed as the Super Eagles head coach on Tuesday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
At 58, Labbadia becomes the sixth German to manage the three-time African champions.
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Rohr, who managed the Super Eagles from 2016 to 2021, praised Labbadia’s coaching abilities.
“He’s a very good coach. I hope the NFF and Nigerian fans treat him well,” the 71-year-old told Newsmen.
“He has experience in the Bundesliga, and I hope he quickly adapts to Nigeria, which is a different environment.”
Rohr will face Labbadia when Benin Republic takes on the Super Eagles in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Uyo on Saturday, September 7.