The Sports Ministry has debunked reports that it is trying to force Englishman, Harry Redknapp, on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as a replacement for Super Eagles’ Manager, Gernot Rohr, whose contract with Nigeria ends the month. According to reports, top officials of the ministry want 73- year-old Redknapp, whose last coaching job was in 2017, to take over Rohr’s position. Joshua told The Guardian yesterday that the minister was not involved in employing any coach for the Super Eagles, adding, “The ministry doesn’t react to rumours and speculations. “The minister wants the best coach for Nigeria and he is not going to compromise on that. A local website reported yesterday that Cuper’s agent, Alejandro Camanõ, was waiting to pounce on Eagles’ job should Rohr opt to part ways with Nigeria.

Source: The Guardian May 21, 2020 03:45 UTC