The three-time African champions’ 1-1 draw with Cape Verde proved to be the last game for the German tactician, as the NFF replaced him on Sunday
Gernot Rohr has been axed as Nigeria coach after five years in charge, with Augustine Eguavoen drafted in as an interim replacement.
This development comes a few weeks prior to the commencement of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals – where the country will square up against Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau in Group D.