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Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha backs Kaizer Chiefs-linked Pitso Mosimane for Nigeria job

Mosimane has been unattached since leaving Emirati side Al Wahda in November and has been linked with several teams. The former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/kaizer-chiefs-linked-pitso-mosimane-keen-to-coach-in-the-africa-cup-of-nations-and-fifa-world-cup-finals/blt837acea48e18cedc" target="_blank"> has expressed his interest in coaching a national team at the Africa Cup of Nations and Fifa World Cup finals.</a>He has also been linked with the Kaizer Chiefs and the Nigeria national team jobs.

WHAT HAPPENED?

“Of course, I think Pitso is without any doubt one of the best African coaches. His track record is there for everyone to be seen,” said Okocha as per <a href="https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/african-football/okocha-responds-to-pitso-nigeria-rumours/" target="_blank">iDiksi Times</a>. “If we [Nigeria] can get a coach like that, he’d add great value to our football, a coach that has a lot of experience at home in Africa. I don’t know how true that is [the rumours], but of course, a coach like that is most welcome.”Okocha opens up on what he thinks are the problems bedeviling the Super Eagles who are in the same group as Bafana Bafana in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.“I don’t think we’re where we're supposed to be. We’ve always believed that we’re one of the best in Africa, but of course, recently we’ve not had the results to match that status," he said.“We might have lost a bit of that respect and fear that we’ve had during our era, but this is what we’re trying to bring back. We’ve got very good young players now, but it’s all about getting them to play as a team and not as individual superstars.“This is where the coaches will have to come in place. But without any doubt, I think we have a good team.”

WHAT OKOCHA SAID

Current coach Peseiro seems to have lost the confidence of Nigeria fans and the Nigeria Football Federation, hence his future has always been a subject of speculation. The Super Eagles narrowly escaped humiliation at home when they were held 1-1 by less fancied opponents Lesotho at home in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier in November.They also had to come back from behind for a 1-1 draw against a disjointed Zimbabwe side coming from a Fifa ban. That fanned speculation of Mosimane being a candidate to take the Super Eagles job.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Nigeria have never been coached by an African who is not their native. Their coaches have been locals or have come from Europe.

DID YOU KNOW?

The accomplished tactician has kept many guessing about his next destination amid rumours about his future. There still stands an opportunity he could join Chiefs but the prospects of joining Nigeria look slim since the Super Eagles are in the same group as Bafana Bafana in the World Cup qualifiers.

WHAT NEXT FOR MOSIMANE?

Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha backs Kaizer Chiefs-linked Pitso Mosimane for Nigeria job | Goal.com South Africa

Former Nigeria attacker Augustine Okocha has shared his thoughts on whether or not Pitso Mosimane should be appointed Nigeria coach.