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Okocha denies interest in NFF role amid Nigeria’s World Cup struggles

Former Super Eagles captain Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has strongly denied reports suggesting he plans to run for the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), describing the claims as “false,” Afrosport reports. Over the last few days, reports have circulated across social media, alleging that the legendary midfielder was positioning himself to lead the NFF. The speculation comes amid mounting calls from fans for former internationals...

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‘Iwobi can never be like Okocha’ – Yakubu downplays comparison

by Afrosport

24 February 2024

Former Everton striker Yakubu Ayegbeni has dismissed the comparison of Alex Iwobi’s playing style with his nephew, Jay-Jay Okocha. Iwobi has drawn comparison with Okocha since he opted to play for Nigeria on the international scene and has been taunted to be bring more creativity and chances creation to the team. On Saturday, Iwobi scored a dramatic late goal in the Premier League to give Fulham...

AFCON 2023: Okocha predicts outcome of Ivory Coast vs Nigeria game

by Afrosport

17 January 2024

Former Nigeria captain Austin 'Jay-Jay' Okocha has the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between host country Ivory Coast and the Super Eagles will be determined by experience and desire to win. Nigeria will be chasing their first win at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe on Thursday after they started their campaign in Abidjan with a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. Okocha who played...

Okocha advises ‘hungry’ Osimhen ahead of Serie A title party

by Afrosport

4 May 2023

Former Super Eagles captain Jay-Okocha has advised Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to maintain his hunger for success as he closes in on lifting the Serie A title. Napoli need either a win or a draw against Udinese on Thursday to seal their third league title in history and first since 1990. Osimhen has contributed immensely to the Partenopei's charge for Serie A success this season with...

Ronaldinho blames Okocha for ‘unnecessary’ Premier League move

by Afrosport

27 March 2023

Brazil legend Ronaldinho has condemned Jay-Jay Okocha's decision to join a Premier League club from Paris Saint-Germain in 2002. The two skilful players were teammates at Parc des Princes until the Nigeria legend left for Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer after the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Since they hung up their boots from professional football, Okocha and Ronaldinho have linked up at international ceremonies and...

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Okocha denies interest in NFF role amid Nigeria’s World Cup struggles

‘Iwobi can never be like Okocha’ – Yakubu downplays comparison

AFCON 2023: Okocha predicts outcome of Ivory Coast vs Nigeria game

Okocha advises ‘hungry’ Osimhen ahead of Serie A title party

Ronaldinho blames Okocha for ‘unnecessary’ Premier League move

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