Austin Jay Jay Okocha, a former captain of the Super Eagles, urged the players on Thursday to be more dependable and stable in their efforts to keep the Super Eagles as the best team in Africa.

At the African Heroes Penalty Cup's unveiling in Lagos, the mercurial midfielder gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Okocha, who just commemorated 30 years after receiving his first call-up to the Senior National Team, claimed that the Super Eagles team has been less remarkable in recent years due to their failure to participate in significant tournaments like the World Cup.

“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,”he 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,” he said.

Okocha also advised in-form Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to put his head up and maximise the opportunity available to him.

“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.