The Legend: Jay Jay Okocha
I am a Nigerian, as kids, we grew up hearing tales of the great Nigerian footballer Jay Jay Okocha. He was so good his first name was repeated twice. I have watched lots of highlights of him on Youtube and it is always amazing, his legs were gifted.
Let me tell you a little bit about Jay Jay Okocha.
About Jay Jay Okocha
Augustine Azuka Okocha, his real name, was born on 14 August 1973 (age 48) in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. He is a former professional footballer from Nigeria who played as an attacking midfielder. Between 1993 and 2006, he appeared 73 times for the Nigeria national team, scoring 14 times and being a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. He is regarded as one of Africa's greatest football players.
The Clubs Jay Jay Okocha Played for
- Borussia Neunkirchen - 1990–1992
- Eintracht Frankfurt - 1992–1996
- Fenerbahçe - 1996–1998
- Paris Saint-Germain - 1998–2002
- Bolton Wanderers - 2002–2006
- Qatar SC - 2006–2007
- Hull City - 2007–2008
References
[1] Wikipedia, 'Jay-Jay Okocha' (online, 2022) <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay-Jay_Okocha>
