Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has sent a provisional list of 40 players to Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) ahead of next year’s Africa Cup of Nations.

’EaglesRohr, who revealed this in an interview, said that the 40-man provisional list was sent on15th of November as required by CAF, noting that he is also moving forward with his plan.

Although Rohr role as Nigeria’s coach has become untenable, the former Burkina Faso manager has not allowed doubts over his future to disturb his work.

“We had to do a list of 40 players before the 15th of November. I had also my plans,” Rohr told said.

However, it is still unclear if Rohr will lead the team to the competition next year. The former Bordeaux star has been in charge since 2016, but he is on the brink of the sack following the Super Eagles recent disappointing performances.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is currently searching for funds to pay off the German as his contract does not expire until the end of next year.

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Meanwhile, former Super Eagles coach Jo Bonfrèree has formally applied to take over from Rohr.