Ex-Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has claimed that the team has lost its fear factor.

According to Okocha, teams are no longer scared of playing against Nigeria.

“In our home, back then, there were no questions; no matter who you were, it was a matter of how many,” Okocha said.

“So, we made our home our fortress, but now, it’s like we’re weaker at home.

“We’ve lost that fear factor. Nations used to be scared to play against Nigeria. Now, people want to play against us.”

Okocha’s observation came ahead of Nigeria’s clash against Gabon in a 2026 World Cup playoff clash.

The Eagles barely qualified as one of the best runners-up from the Africa zone, after a topsy-turvy outing in the qualifying series.