Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has said he expects the team to be at their best when they take on Rwanda and Zimbabwe in crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers next month to prove to the new coach they are good enough.
The Super Eagles take on Rwanda on March 21 in Kigali before they welcome Zimbabwe to Uyo four days later.
“There’s a new coach for the Super Eagles (Eric Chelle) and I expect the players to be on top of their game to prove to him they are good enough to play for Nigeria,” said Yobo, who featured at the 2002 and 2010 World Cups.
“This is what often happens in clubs with new coaches.
“So, I expect the Super Eagles to be at their best.”
Yobo, who has also worked as an assistant coach with the Super Eagles, said maximum support should be given coach Eric Chelle.
“He has been appointed as the Super Eagles coach and we should give him maximum support,’ he urged.
“As former coach of Mali, he has the experience and knowledge of African football and we will be playing against African teams not England.”
