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Gernot Rohr Reflects on Diaspora Recruitment Strategy, Says He Faced Resistance in Nigeria Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that his efforts to recruit Nigerian players born and developed abroad were met with significant resistance during his time in charge of the national team, despite similar strategies now being widely praised following Morocco's success on the international stage. Rohr, who managed Nigeria between 2016 and 2021, said he believed attracting eligible diaspora players was one of the most effective ways to narrow the gap between African nations and the world's footballing elite. "It Was the Right Approach" Speaking about his recruitment philosophy, Rohr explained that players developed in Europe often benefit from a different football education, making them valuable additions to African national teams. I identify it (luring players born abroad) as the way to bridge the gap between teams in Africa and the top teams in the world. The football education is not the same at a certain level, which with all due respect gives the p https://lnkd.in/ee2imB2J #SFNews #SportFlames