Forty-five days after world football governing body FIFA directed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr $377,879.46 in compensation after ending his contract early, the NFF is yet to adhere to the directive.
According to the ruling by the FIFA’s players’ status chamber in May, the world football governing body will impose restrictions if the NFF did not pay Rohr within 45 days.
“If full payment (including all applicable interest) is not made within 45 days of notification of this decision, the respondent (the NFF) shall be imposed a restriction on receiving a percentage of development funding, up until the due amounts are paid,” FIFA stated.
Rohr, Nigeria’s longest-serving manager, lost his job last December after his team’s poor performances.
Speaking with PUNCH Sports Extra, the 68-year-old said, “The 45-day ultimatum (by FIFA) is over and I’m yet to be paid my compensation. No appeal.”
When PUNCH correspondent contacted the NFF’s Director of Communication Ademola Olajire on the matter, he said, “I don’t want to discuss anything about Rohr.”
Rohr led Nigeria in 58 matches, winning 31 and losing 14.
