Like 0r Hate Him, Gernot Rohr Is To Me The Best Coach Nigeria Has Had In Recent Times Says David Sylva

The records are clear. Let's take a look at the stats below.

1. Rorh was appointed in August 2016.

2. When he came in, Nigeria was ranked 61st in the world, and 12th in Africa.

Now, Nigeria is 36th in the world, 5th in Africa.

3. Before now, convincing a foreign born top star to switch nationality to Nigeria was herculean, hence always celebrated. Competition in the team was low. Compare that with now, where no one cares about any foreign born player. No matter how good you are, your place in the team is not guaranteed.

4. Nigeria has played 64 games under Rorh, winning 35, losing 13, with 16 draws. That's about a 55% win rate.

How many coaches have been able to survive half a century of games?

How many top teams have defeated Nigeria recently?

I think we need to be less sentimental and more analytic in voicing our opinions, or issuing criticisms.