Former Super Ea-gles’ coach, Christian Chukwu has charged the home-based Eagles to prove themselves against Rwanda.

Eagles will start the South Africa 2013 Afcon race on Wednesday against Rwanda in Kigali.

The domestic Eagles are expected to dominate the squad that will face the East Africans.

Chukwu told SuperSport.com that the local lads have a rare chance to prove their mettle with the game.

“For the local players this is their time, let them take the chance and prove themselves so that next time Europe-based players are invited to the team they will know they are coming to fight for shirts.”

The former Nigerian captain would want the domestic chaps start the game against Rwanda.

“I won’t want to dictate for Keshi but since the Europe-based players will be coming in just a day to departure, it may not be a bad idea to start with the local players.

“Then bring the foreign-based players as substitutes.

“The Europe-based players are established, nothing to teach them only for the coach to map out the strategy and they will fit in.”

“We pray for good result because we need to qualify for 2013 Nations Cup. “I believe with the preparations done they will win the encounter in Kigali,” he said.