'African football needs overhaul'

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Former Nigeria star Jay-Jay Okocha believes African football needs to "go back to the drawing board" if it is to succeed in future World Cups.

The 36-year-old told BBC World Service that African nations were not going "that extra mile to get results".
Okocha blamed a lack of investment in local coaches and youth players, adding that the continent's big stars had not delivered on the world's biggest stage.

"It's about character. Our players have not shown enough passion," he said.

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