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‘It is important for the spirit of a group’ – Nigeria coach Rohr welcomes five substitutes per match

The Super Eagles coach believes the new amendments to the laws of the game will give teams and coaches more room for tactical adjustments

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has applauded the new rule which allows teams to make five substitutions in a game after the coronavirus crisis is over.

On Friday, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) announced the changes to law three of the game, which involves the players, in order to protect their welfare.

The changes include the approval of five substitutions in a match from the usual three, but they will have three opportunities to make the changes or during half-time.