9 things new Super Eagles coach must do to impress Nigerians

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Gernot Rohr — ‘I have a German heart, the heart of a winner’ – New Super Eagles coach boasts as he takes on new role. Photo: AP

Here are nine things new Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr must do to impress Nigerians in the next two years;

1. Qualify the Nigerian national team for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

Nigeria's forward Sunday Mba (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Burkina Faso during the 2013 African Cup of Nations final. Credit: AFP/ ISSOUF SANOGO — Nigeria’s forward Sunday Mba (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Burkina Faso during the 2013 African Cup of Nations final. Credit: AFP/ ISSOUF SANOGO

2. Find a position for Mikel Obi where he can perform well.

Mikel Obi (C) in action at the ongoing 2016 Rio Olympics. Credit: AP

3. Make Nigeria his home so that he can watch the local league and scout for home-based players

Kelechi Iheanacho — Kelechi Iheanacho was formerly a player of Taye Academy in Owerri, he’s now outstanding in England. Credit: Getty Images

4. He should learn pidgin English so as to improve communication with team members

Gernot Rohr_Super Eagles coach — Credit: Giphy

5. Get a Nigerian side chick. Wink

We're here to make you happy... Credit: Giphy — We’re here to make you happy… Credit: Giphy

6. He should not do a Sunday Oliseh and pick fights with NFF President Amaju Pinnick.

Sunday Oliseh and Amaju Pinnick in July 2015 during his unveiling as team manager. Photo: Filed

7. Give the hottest Nigerian attackers in English Premier League (Odion Ighalo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa) more playing time.

Nigeria's Odion Ighalo is currently one of the highest goal scorers in the EPL. Photo: Getty Images — Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo came 7th on EPL 2015/2016 top scorer table with 16 goals for Watford. Photo: Getty Images

8. He should try to get back Vincent Enyeama and Emmanuel Emenike to the team

Vincent Enyeama — JUST IMAGINE!!! Credit: Giphy

9. And please, DO NOT call back Yakubu Aiyegbeni

UNFORGETABLE: Yakubu Aiyegbeni's 2010 World Cup goal miss against South Korea. Credit: Giphy — UNFORGETABLE: Yakubu Aiyegbeni’s 2010 World Cup goal miss against South Korea. Credit: Giphy

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