The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has urged the Super Eagles’ coach, Gernot Rohr to work with local coaches in developing the Nigeria Professional Football League.
The minister who made this known on Wednesday in Abuja in a brief meeting with the Franco-German tactician also thanked the former manager of Gabon for his contributions to football in Nigeria.
He said “Are we happy about where our football is at the moment? Not exactly but we know there’s an ongoing process that will make this country a better football nation. That process is on and you are part of the process.
“More importantly your knowledge and support for the domestic league will be very important because you can share your experience with our local coaches,” he advised.
Dare, therefore, stressed that the ministry would continue to give the coach all the necessary support as the NFF finalises its meeting on the contract talks.
“The issue of contract (with Rohr) will be best handled by the NFF. I understand there is a contractual arrangement with the NFF, I will allow the NFF to work through its process,” the minister said.
