Gernot Rohr
Gernot Rohr is a German football manager and former player, best known for his coaching roles in various national teams, including the Nigerian national team, which he led to the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He has a reputation for developing young talent and implementing tactical discipline. Recently, he was in the news for confirming that his team, Benin, will face Morocco in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Gernot Rohr is the coach of the Benin team who commented on the advantages of the host nation.
Finale des Afrika Cup: Schiri-Eklat, Tumulte, Panenka-Elfer und Mané jubelt - Sport
Germany· 2026-01-19
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has launched a scathing attack on the Confederation of African Football over poor officiating at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Gernot Rohr slams poor officiating at AFCON in Morocco
Nigeria· 2025-12-25
Gernot Rohr is leading the Bénin team in their return to the CAN finals.
CAN 2025 : les premiers pas du Sénégal, de la Tunisie, de la RDC et du Nigeria en Coupe d’Afrique
Morocco· 2025-12-22
Rohr remained until 2021 and has since managed the Benin national team.
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Croatia· 2025-10-15
Gernot Rohr, the coach of Benin, questioned the late announcement of the official group positions.
FIFA le quita puntos por poner mal a jugador y ya no irían al Mundial
Honduras· 2025-09-29Gernot Rohr is a German coach known for his international coaching experiences in Africa.
Thorsten Fink als Trainer in Belgien: Der Weltenbummler ist angekommen - SportGermany· 2025-04-21
Gernot Rohr is the coach of the Benin national team who revealed information about upcoming friendly matches.
Qualifications Mondial 2026 : le Maroc affronte le Niger et la Tanzanie les 21 et 25 mars à OujdaMorocco· 2025-02-28Gernot Rohr is the coach of the Bénin national team, known for his tactical flexibility.
La Tunisie et le Bénin, deux tests importants pour les Lions de l’Atlas avant la CANMorocco· 2025-02-20
Gernot Rohr revealed that the Bénin national team will face the Moroccan national team in a friendly match.
Préparatifs CAN 2025 : le Maroc affrontera la Tunisie et le Bénin en juinMorocco· 2025-02-19Gernot Rohr confirmed that his team would face Morocco in June.
Préparatifs CAN 2025 : Le Maroc affrontera le Bénin en juin prochain (Gernot Rohr)Morocco· 2025-02-18