Former Super Eagles player Celestine Babayaro has questioned the credentials of his former team mate Joseph Yobo following his appointment as an assistant coach of the Nigeria national team.

The former Chelsea player, who won an Olympic gold medal with Nigeria at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, said such appointment must be backed by requisite qualifications.

His comments come two weeks after the Yobo was announced as assistant coach of the Super Eagles.

Babayaro added that he is in support of the practice of involving ex-players in Nigeria coaching set-up

The duo were in the Nigeria squad at both the 2002 World Cup and two years later at the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia

“From my point of view as a former player I think he is a good appointment probably done in a wrong way,” the 41-year-old, who is now an agent, told BBC Sport.

“I’m not sure if he’s got his badges but if you are trying to appoint someone you make sure they’ve got the right credentials before you appoint them.

“I don’t care if it’s an ex (player) or whoever, make sure you appoint the right person that knows the job.

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“Yes, Joseph Yobo has been a captain for Nigeria and he has done well, if you want to give him that sort of position make sure he has the right badges. If he hasn’t got his badges send him somewhere. It takes a few months or less than a year. Get the right badges, get the right papers and make him whatever you want to make him.”