A cross-section of Nigerians have reacted after President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick, on Wednesday snubbed Head coach of Nigeria, Gernot Rohr during the medal presentation for the winners of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, third-place bronze.
The Super Eagles clinched the third place of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to a 1-0 win over Tunisia on Wednesday night at the Al Salam Cairo Stadium.
Odion Ighalo, who now has five goals at the tournament, netted the only goal in the third minute.
However, during the medal presentation after the match, Pinnick allegedly snubbed Rohr in a video seen by DAILY POST.
As the German tactician walked towards the podium, the NFF chief did not shake hands with the coach like the other dignitaries but simply looked away and walked past the coach.
This development has since generated reactions from Nigerians online as majority of them have now described Pinnick’s action as ‘unprofessional’.
Here are some reactions gathered by DAILY POST from Twitter:
@wolexis, “NFF President Amaju Pinnick snubbed Gernot Rohr’s handshake during the medal presentation. Irrespective of whatever issues ongoing, that’s very very unprofessional.”
@apaseayomi, “Amaju Pinnick finally disgraced us in public. No matter the differences you both have, how can you ignore the National Team coach like this. You are the image of our football and you embarrassed us badly. Maybe it’s really time for you to go Pinnick. No re-election for him.”
@oluwasegun_247, “I think Amaju Pinnick must be mad for doing this to Rohr on live TV.”
@jiteabereesq, “What do you guys make of this by Amaju Pinnick, NFF Chairman.”
@Omojuwa, “Is it the same Amaju Pinnick that is rooting for him? We’re just here talking, they have said he’s staying.”
@mcallam, “Amaju Pinnick tactically refused to shake Gernot Rohr during the 3rd place medal presentation. I saw it first. The coach is good as gone! Next Coach pls.”
@OluchukwuEzeonu, “You people have forgotten how our super Eagles were before this man took over…Eagles were ranked 8th in African football before he took over and we are 3rd in Africa…please let’s not this our coach Sarri treatment please.”
@Apabiekun, “We want young people there, pack your things and go. We want the like of Okocha, Kanu, Yobo Emuneke and the rest to form the body not the foolish old set of people calling themselves NFF they are all thieves. We are done with you Nigerians are tired of you olds
@Chris20939060, “Pinnick is getting something.
@HafixAbiola, “Gernot Rohr is an investment to Pinnick. If you are in his shoe would you want your income to stop?”
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Haba Pinnick….no chill at all, at all at all pic.twitter.com/1OE8zvbSCw — Niyolyle Idrinov (@olaniyiib) July 17, 2019
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