The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF will extend the contract of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, after Nigeria sealed qualification for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.
NFF secretary-general, Mohammed Sanusi said the Super Eagles will be given the best and would prepare well for the World Cup.
“We are excited and as this Board has continued to promise, it is not just about qualification. We will ensure the best preparation for the team to set a new record of performance for Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup when they go to Russia next year.”
Rohr, signed a two-year contract while accepting the job in 2016 with the option of extending the deal if Nigeria qualifies for the World Cup.
He will coach the team until the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
“I believe Russia 2018 will be a good adventure for us all,’ he said, adding “thank you Nigerians, we won this World Cup ticket together.”