The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play Egypt in a crucial 2017 Africa Cup of Nations double header.

Nigeria is currently second in the group qualifiers with four points below Egypt at the top with six points.

Speaking in an interview, Westerhof who was coached Oliseh during his days as Super Eagles coach says his former player has no excuse than to win the two ties.

“The Super Eagles must win, they must play in the Nations Cup,” Westerhof told Complete Sports from his base in Netherlands.

“The players are good, there are many of them in Europe and Egypt have not been fantastic lately.

“Egypt have not been doing well in the Nations Cup. They have not qualified for the Nations Cup for many years and Super Eagles were champions in 2013 with (Stephen) Keshi. Yes, the Super Eagles will be at the Nations Cup.

Westterhof is happy with the decision of the NFF not to sack Oliseh after his indecent rant on Youtube but should declare war on him if Egypt beat us to qualifications.

“I watched Oliseh on television criticize the federation (NFF) after the (CHAN) tournament in Rwanda. That was too bad, to be harsh on your employer. You don’t go to the press and criticize your boss,”  Westerhof said.

They should not sack him. They should call him and say, listen my friend, don’t talk in the press, don’t talk on TV, how can you sit on TV and defend yourself when you lost a game.

“Anybody can make a mistake, let them wait till after the match maybe he can change, it’s okay. If he loses again, then the war is open again.”