Thomas Haessler becomes Nigeria's assistant coach

"Thomas has a great reputation around the world, especially in Africa, because he had great skill around the ball," Vogts told Bild newspaper.

Haessler will continue his assistant job at second division side Cologne.

He was on the West Germany team that won the 1990 World Cup and also on Germany side that won Euro 96.

He was named Germany's footballer of the year in 1992.