Former Super Eagles Captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has urged the Nigerian national football team to be more consistent and stable in their quest to maintain their status as Africa’s number one.
Okocha gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the unveiling of the African Heroes Penalty Cup in Lagos on Thursday, News About Nigeria gathered.
According to Okocha, the Super Eagles team has been less impressive in recent years, missing important competitions like the World Cup.
He emphasized the need for the team to steady the ship and be more consistent, stating that Nigeria is a demanding nation when it comes to football.
“We are not short of talents, so it is all about putting a strong team together; a team that can represent the nation the way they should. We as ex-players will always support them and wish them all the best,” Okocha said.
On the contract extension of the current coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Pesseiro, Okocha explained that he expected the Nigeria Football Federation to take an informed decision.
“Football is a result-based game, if a team is doing well, they get the reward and if not they get otherwise. If the coach is not doing well, his appointment will be in question,” he said.
Okocha also advised in-form Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to remain grounded and maximize the opportunity available to him.
The African Heroes Penalty Cup will be held in Lagos at a yet-to-be-announced date later in the year.
