Two top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) claim Harry Redknapp was never considered as a replacement for Gernot Rohr, insisting the decision would have meant “returning the Eagles to the 80s”.
News that emanated from the media on Tuesday tipped the ex-Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur and Queens Park Rangers manager for a return to management as Rohr’s successor should the latter not agree terms on a new deal.
Redknapp’s last job was at Birmingham City in 2017 – where he was axed following six straight defeats in all competitions.