Rohr's future with Eagles under threat after pickpockets steal his wallet with his travel and immigration documents

SUPER Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr fell victim to pickpockets yesterday at the Aiteo Cup final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba losing his wallet and mobile phone along with his immigration documents.

At the match between Enugu Rangers and Kano Pillars, to scout for potential Super Eagles players, Mr Rohr was relieved of valuables as he made his way out of the stadium. He has subsequently pleaded with whoever is behind the act to hand them back, saying that a handsome reward awaits whoever returns the items.

In the match, Rangers came from three goals down to draw 3-3 before finally winning 4-3 on penalties much to the dismay of the Kano fans. Unfortunately for Mr Rohr, he could not celebrate like the Enugu fans, however, as valuables like his Smartphone and immigration documents were among the items that were stolen from him.

Mr Rohr said: “I lost my wallet containing my Samsung 8 and my visa visiting card just after the Aiteo Cup final in Asaba. I was trying to exit the stadium but the fans were many pushing and running up and down, so I didn’t know the time my wallet was stolen.

"I am appealing to whoever took it to please return it to me because I am also a Nigerian by working with our darling Super Eagles. The documents are very vital for my work with the Eagles and the Nigeria Football Federation."

He added that the Super Eagles still have many qualifying and other friendly matches to play and he will not be able to do the work without the items. Mr Rohr added that he will personally reward anyone who helps him recover the wallet with the items in it.