Legendary Okocha backs Pitso for African top job

Rumours have been swirling that Pitso Mosimane is leading the race to replace to replacement current Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro.

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MOSIMANE TO AFRICA’S SUPER EAGLES?

The Mosimane to Nigeria links come the South African was stood by Al-Wahda, a United Arab Emirates club who said the coach’s contract was terminated by mutual consent.

And with pressure now mounting on Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro, who himself has been linked with Egyptian giants Zamalek in recent weeks, Mosimane’s name has been thrown in the hat as a potential replacement for the Portuguese tactician.

OKOCHA WANTS PITSO TO JOIN NIGERIA

While there has been no official word from either Mosimane’s camp or the Super Eagles, JayJay Okocha said the experienced South African would “add great value” to Nigerian football.

“I think Pitso, without any doubt, is one of the best African coaches. His track record is there for everyone to see,” he told Prime Sports with Mahlatse Mphahlele.

“I think if we can get a coach like that, he would add great value to our football. A coach that has got a lot of experience here is in our home in Africa. I don’t know how true that is, but of course like that is most welcome.”

“I don’t think we are where we are supposed to be,” Okkocha said of Pitso Mosimane’s potential new team. “I always believed we are one of the best in Africa, but of course, recently, we have not had the results to match that status.

“We might have lost a bit of that respect and fear we had during our era. This is what we are trying to bring back.”

Former Nigerian soccer star Austin Jay-Jay Okocha during his playing days. Photo: AFP.