Jay Jay Okocha gives Pitso thumbs up for Super Eagles job

Nigerian legend, Jay Jay Okocha has given Pitso Mosimane the thumbs up to coach the Super Eagles following the mentor’s recent comments about his future.

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In his recent interview, Mosimane said while he’s yet to decide on his next move, he would be tempted to explore coaching at national team level.

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And his ambition is to coach at a FIFA World Cup, and flirted with the Super Eagles of Nigeria by showering their players with praise.

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Now, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha believes Mosimane would be a good addition to the Super Eagles, and he believes the team could benefit from him.

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What pleases Okocha the most is the fact that Mosimane understands African football, and his track record on the continent is there for everyone to see.

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However, he’s just not sure if rumours of him possibly coaching Nigeria are true or not at this stage.

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JAY JAY OKOCHA BACKS PITSO FOR THE SUPER EAGLES JOB

“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,” he said during an event in Johannesburg to celebrate 60 years of Bundesliga as per iDiski Times.

“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.”

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