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“So good they named him twice”- CAF, football fans celebrate Super Eagles legend on birthday

by Kelvin Omachonu
August 14, 2022
in News, NewsNow, Nigeria
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“So good they named him twice”- CAF, football fans celebrate Super Eagles legend on birthday

The Nigerian legend retired from active football 14 years ago, but his eye-catching displays linger in the hearts of many football lovers 

The Confederation of African football and other fans took to social media to celebrate retired Super Eagles midfielder Austin Jay-Jay Okocha on his 49th birthday.

Okocha retired from active football in 2008, drawing the curtains on a career that spanned over 15 years.

The former Super Eagles star schemer made his name with his brilliant, eye-catching displays. In fact, Okocha was one of the best players to grace the pitch

Okocha had quite a career, creating memorable moments for fans of the round leather game.

The 1996 Olympics gold medallist played for Borussia Neunkirchen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Fenerbahce, PSG, Bolton, Qatar SC, and Hull City.

Okocha returned 49 today, and he received a lot of wishes on social media, most notable of which was CAF’s.

https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1558788347702673409?t=UB3ZXHcOqZ-ANNL7LKdLhg&s=19

One of his former clubs Bolton, and other football fans also sent their best wishes, whilst praising him for his unforgettable dribbling ability.

In 1993, Jay Jay Okocha dribbled Oliver Khan, one of the World's Best Goalkeepers till he fell, dribbled his defenders in the box and scored.

This was his legitimate way of dealing with high rate of Racism in Germany.

Happy 49th Birthday to J J Okocha. pic.twitter.com/3EZcN5w7yc

— IGBO History & Facts (@IgboHistoFacts) August 14, 2022

 

https://twitter.com/FansTribeHQ/status/1558801117873639424?t=hHHW_G_PIQ4YVdwVGwm7Rw&s=19

I will never forget Egypt in 2006, his last AFCON. I was at the team’s hotel at night and Jay Jay came out to just hang out. I hung out with him, played Billard with him and one of his man Fridays. Guys, I was 23 and this was an icon, it was my first AFCON. It was a dream! https://t.co/d9GDdb4sYe

— Oma Akatugba (@omaakatugba) August 14, 2022

https://twitter.com/legitngnews/status/1558823360162893828?t=Jz8088TPhAsWEvFyMIdiIA&s=19

https://twitter.com/OfficialBWFC/status/1558869170967572480?t=C3cF8M1Se-c2CsrWPYnxBg&s=19

https://twitter.com/IAmdrsam/status/1558840373555994625?t=IcleQ1sCbHGsPhCa3TI1mQ&s=19

https://twitter.com/SuperSportTV/status/1558755311317667840?t=ww7o2dTCex6bMvnjEM-0Ew&s=19

https://twitter.com/NigeriaStories/status/1558779788457873409?t=1VFcTlWdwiBJifruNbBw3w&s=19

It's Jay-Jay Okocha's birthday today.

You know what that means.pic.twitter.com/mFAKH9crX2

— DW Sports (@dw_sports) August 14, 2022

Happy Birthday Jay Jay Okocha. So good they named him twice. Superstar. pic.twitter.com/b5x9InUEgr

— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) August 14, 2022

 

Tags: CAFJay Jay Okocha
Kelvin Omachonu

Kelvin Omachonu

Kelvin Omachonu is a writer with many years of experience covering sports events in Nigeria and abroad. He is fueled by his love for the job, and is dedicated to delivering captivating stories.

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