Okocha Reveals What Super Eagles Should Do To Become Africa’s Number One
Afimag.com –
Austin Jay Jay Okocha, the former Super Eagles captain, has revealed that the Super Eagles of Nigeria need to be more consistent and stable to maintain the team’s status as Africa’s number one.
Okocha gave the revelation on May 04, 2023, during the unveiling of the African Heroes Penalty Cup held in Lagos.
The renowned dribbler told Newsmen that the Senior team had not been on top form in recent years, and had missed important competitions like the World Cup as a result of inadequate preparation despite the quality of players in the team.
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“We all want to see our Super Eagles doing well, we know how it is painful not to be in the World Cup, the team needs to steady the ship.
“The Super Eagles need to be more consistent, which is so obvious that they are not. We all know that we are 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,” said Okocha.
On the current coach of Super Eagles, Jose Pesseiro, Okocha said, “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.
“It is not in my place to advise the NFF what to do about Pesseiro’s contract, because they are there for a reason, they should take a wise decision and get it right.
“My advice to Osimhen is to remain grounded and keep the passion and spirit high. It is clear that he plays with hunger and that is what I like about him. Osimhen should not let down his guards,” he advised.
The former Paris Saint German player also said his participation in the upcoming Africa Heroes Penalty Cup would offer him a reunion with his former colleagues in football.
“The attention for me is to have the opportunity to compete once again, this our comfort zone, no pressure to perform. Although it is a competition, I will be meeting with my former colleagues and foes,” Okocha said.
According to NAN, Okocha is the Tournament Facilitator of the African Heroes Penalty Cup in which he will feature alongside Daniel Amokachi and Finidi George to represent Nigeria.
The African Heroes Penalty Cup will be held in Lagos at yet-to-be-announced date later in the year.
The eight African countries that will participate in the inaugural edition include Nigeria as host, Morocco, Ghana, South Africa, Cameroon, Mali, Cote D’Ivoire and Senegal.
Each country will have three representatives to play a knockout quarter final game till the finalist emerges to produce the eventual winners of the competition.