Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Imama Amapakabo, has debunked reports claiming he was asked to leave the team’s camp in Uyo, by new Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr.
Amapakabo, who is also the head coach of Enugu Rangers, was part of the Eagles’ training, before leaving for Enugu on Wednesday, to take charge of a league fixture.
This led to speculations that Rohr had sent him away.
“There is no truth in the report that I was told to leave the camp. On Tuesday, the Technical Adviser (Gernot Rohr) arrived camp and held a first meeting with everyone in camp, in a wonderful atmosphere,” he insisted.
“He preached team spirit and insisted each and every person in camp is important. After the day’s training, I went to meet him for permission to travel to Enugu and lead my team against MFM FC in a rescheduled NPFL match on Wednesday. He saw the need for me to be there and wished me good luck. The TA (technical adviser) also told me that it was important I returned to camp immediately after the match.”
Rohr, who has always spoken about his desire to work with local coaches, also corroborated the story.
“I never dismissed him. Rather, I was excited that we have a member of the technical crew doing so well with his club and I have heard many people say Rangers have a good chance of winning the League, and I know it is a great club with a great tradition,” the German said.
“He (Amapakabo) told me it was important for him to go as three points from there would see his team topping the table, with few matches left in the season. You can only encourage such a person.”
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