John Terry Hails Kanu And Okocha’s Impact In The English Premier League
Retired English footballer John Terry has hailed ex-Nigerian stars Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha as some of the most skilful players to have featured in the English Premier League. Read more about Sports John Terry was in Nigeria for a Budweiser novelty match and took time out during an interview with Punch Sports Extra […]
Did You Know that Augustine Jay Jay Okocha has a Turkish Citizenship?
Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha born 14 August 1973 is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Though Okocha is from Anioma, a subgroup of Igbo ethnic derivative, he also has Turkish citizenship as Muhammet Yavuz which he acquired while playing for Fenerbahçe. Read more about Jay Jay Okocha The Interesting Jay-Jay […]
Jay Jay Okocha Turns 46!
Today marks the 46th Birthday of Nigerian football legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, and the entire football world is agog with wishes for the retired Super Eagles captain. The Nigeria Football Federation, FIFA, and European football governing body UEFA left messages on their official twitter handles for Jay Jay. So good they had to name […]
ThrowBack Thursday: When Nigeria Ruled Olympics Football (1996)
In the midst of the depressing situation and the political crisis which rocked the country in the 90s, Nigerians still found a way to be patriotic enough to root for the Super Eagles team when they played the final match against Argentina on 3rd August 1996. Our joy was boundless when the final whistle was […]
Okocha To Clash With Puyol
Former Super Eagles international and Bundesliga legend, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, will be leading a team of ex-veterans and other selected players against a defensive wall marshaled by former Barcelona defender, Carles Puyol, at the ‘Unmissable Match’ in Uyo on April 16th. Okocha will lead the ‘Shine-Shine Bobo’ squad against a Puyol-led ‘Chairman Team’, which represents […]
Did You Know: 5 Top Moments of Okocha’s Career
Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha There are only so many words that are fit to describe this Nigerian, who upset the norm and created a name for himself in a foreign land. Even at home, ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha was the thrill of excitement that changed the game for Nigeria. The perfect No.10 was a terror to […]
Golden Moments In Sports: Okocha Vs Oliver Khan
Austin Azuka ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha is inarguably Nigeria’s most celebrated midfielder. The Nigerian was a delight to watch on the pitch. His remarkably precise and quick-witted skill on the ball dazzled both fans and non-football enthusiasts alike, with his signature smirk as he would trot across the field after a fulfilling goal. Jay Jay is […]
Okocha Calls For Mikel Obi’s Return
The Super Eagles have had quite a horrid time adjusting to the prolonged absence of daring midfielder and skipper, John Mikel Obi. Mikel has not featured for the Nigerian national team since he led the squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The skipper chose to stay off international duty for Nigeria to […]
Did You Know: 6 Shocking Facts About Jay Jay Okocha
Former Super Eagles skipper and Nigerian legend, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, is arguable one of the greatest football players of all time. Having proved his skills home and abroad, the two-time BBC African Footballer of the Year can be remembered for his great dribble and crossing skills that set him leagues apart from other players […]
“Super Eagles Lost Because Of Inexperience” – Okocha
Former Nigerian captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, blames the lack of experience of the young Super Eagles players for their early exit from the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria recorded her fifth loss against an Argentine side at the World Cup after a late goal from Marcos Rojo ousted the Super Eagles from the competition. […]
Nigeria vs Iceland: What to Expect
At 16:00hrs on 22nd June 2018, Nigeria will play against Iceland. More than enough has been said so far concerning the Super Eagles losing their World Cup opener against Croatia — “maybe Rohr could have done this or that better…” However, all that does not change the real fact — a match is not won […]
Okocha Becomes German Bundesliga Ambassador
Former Super Eagles captain and Nigerian legend, Augustine Azuka ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has been named amongst other members of the Bundesliga Legends Network. The network is a group of ex-internationals who have starred in the German League and have displayed exceptional skill and character on and off the pitch. Okocha emerged as the latest star […]
Jay Jay Emerges New Delta FA Boss
Former Super Eagles skipper, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha has emerged the winner of the Delta State Football Association Chairmanship elections held in Asaba on Friday. Okocha had a landslide victory and garnered 26 out of 27 votes to become the new Delta State FA Supremo. Jay Jay had been the vice-chairman of the Delta State […]
TOP 10: Nigerian Players In The History Of The English Premier League
With or without the consent of the European football governing body, UEFA, the English Premier League is the best and most exciting football league on planet earth. People from all over the world are glued to their television sets to get a glimpse of the EPL action week in, week out.
Do Not Mistake The Obi’s
By Obi Martins Okafor It seems like the new scripture of Nigeria football will be according to “Joel”. This is the name of the new whiz kid which will be chanted for years to come both in Nigeria and Inter Milan football club, where he plies his trade. Many have compared him to the already […]