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‘Keep going, God is good’ – Okocha tells nephew, Alex Iwobi amid cyberbullying

Nigerian legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has urged his nephew, Alex Iwobi, who suffered cyberbullying following Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final loss to Ivory Coast last Sunday, to “keep going”. Taking to his Instagram account on Tuesday, Okocha, who said God is good, also prayed for Nigeria and and the people that can only hate and see nothing good in others. The former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder said, ‘’I pray for my country Nigeria and the people that can only hate and see nothing good in others, when effort counts for nothing. Treat people the way you want them to treat you, all we have in this life is each other. “We love you #alexanderiwobi and we keep going no matter what they say, the Lord is good all the time and we trust that his will be done in our lives amen.” DAILY POST reports that following the loss to the Elephants, unpleasant remarks were hurled at Iwobi by some fans who faulted his performance in the match. The Fulham star confirmed leaving social media after the AFCON final match. Read the full article

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Austin Jay-Jay Okocha and wife, Nkechi renew their marital vows in style.

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“I am lucky to have left Nigeria early”

“I am lucky to have left Nigeria early” – Jay Jay Okocha. The-above are the words of one of the greatest players in Nigeria’s football history. Austin Jay Jay Okocha’s words speak volumes, particularly, directly to the state of football development in Nigeria. He said that it was Europe that honed the natural talent that he had when he left Nigeria for Germany at the age of 18. Without the…

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Qatar 2022: Okocha Reveals Factors Behind Morocco’s Impressive Performance

Qatar 2022: Okocha Reveals Factors Behind Morocco’s Impressive Performance

Qatar 2022: Okocha Reveals Factors Behind Morocco’s Impressive Performance Nigeria legend, Austin Okocha has highlighted the key factors in Morocco’s impressive run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Atlas Lions made history as the first African country to reach the semi-finals in the tournament’s history following the 1-0 victory against Portugal on Saturday. Walid Regragui’s side are unbeaten in…

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'Why Iranian team defeated Wales 2-0' – Jay Jay Okocha

‘Why Iranian team defeated Wales 2-0’ – Jay Jay Okocha

Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has insisted that Iran defeated Wales 2-0 in Friday’s Group B World Cup tie because they were the better team during the contest. According to Okocha, Wales never looked like a team willing to give all they could to win the encounter, adding that they were very defensive and got punished by Iran. Iran defeated a 10-man Welsh side…

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Qatar 2022: Okocha hails well-deserved Senegal victory against Qatar

Qatar 2022: Okocha hails well-deserved Senegal victory against Qatar

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha has heaped plaudits on the Terangha Lions of Senegal following their 3-1 win against hosts Qatar on Friday. The African champions bounced back from the 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands in their first game with an encouraging victory at the Al Thumama Stadium. Boulaye Dia scored the curtain-raiser for the West Africans four minutes before the break. Aliou…

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Jay Jay Okocha rated best in World Cup dribbles

Jay Jay Okocha rated best in World Cup dribbles

A survey conducted by Opta, has rated former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, best on the list of most dribbles in a single FIFA World Cup game since 1966. The Opta survey said the former Paris Saint Germaine midfielder made a total of 15 successful dribbles against Italy at the 1994 World Cup in the USA totaling 83 per cent. Brazil’s Jairzinho and England’s Paul Gascoigne are tied in second…

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Top 5 Most Successful Ex Footballers In Nigeria

Top 5 Most Successful Ex Footballers In Nigeria

Who are the most successful ex footballers in Nigeria? Nwankwo Kanu? John Mikel Obi? Finidi George? Daniel Amokachi? Sunday Oliseh? The list of the successful ex footballers goes on but which ones are the most successful? In this article, I will mention the top five among them. SEE ALSO | Best All-Time Super Eagles of Nigeria XI Top Five Most Successful Ex Footballers In Nigeria 5.  YAKUBU…

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‘Keep going, God is good’ – Okocha tells nephew, Alex Iwobi amid cyberbullying

Nigerian legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has urged his nephew, Alex Iwobi, who suffered cyberbullying following Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final loss to Ivory Coast last Sunday, to “keep going”. Taking to his Instagram account on Tuesday, Okocha, who said God is good, also prayed for Nigeria and and the people that can only hate and see nothing good in others. The former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder said, ‘’I pray for my country Nigeria and the people that can only hate and see nothing good in others, when effort counts for nothing. Treat people the way you want them to treat you, all we have in this life is each other. “We love you #alexanderiwobi and we keep going no matter what they say, the Lord is good all the time and we trust that his will be done in our lives amen.” DAILY POST reports that following the loss to the Elephants, unpleasant remarks were hurled at Iwobi by some fans who faulted his performance in the match. The Fulham star confirmed leaving social media after the AFCON final match. Read the full article

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NFF STILL OWES SACKED EAGLES COACH GERNOT ROHR – SAYS PINNICK

NFF STILL OWES SACKED EAGLES COACH GERNOT ROHR – SAYS PINNICK

The President, Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has disclosed that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is still being owed some unpaid salaries.He also stated that the Federation took the decision to fire the 68-year-old Franco-German coach on Sunday to prevent a “disaster” waiting to happen.DCO Global News Published on December 14, 2021 By Odoh Dominic Chukwuemeka“It wasn’t an individual…

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Okocha Is One Of The Most Energetic Players In The History Of Football- FIFA

Okocha Is One Of The Most Energetic Players In The History Of Football- FIFA

World football governing body FIFA has described legendary Nigerian midfielder Austin Okocha as one of the most electrifying players in football history. FIFA stated this while celebrating Okocha who turned 48 years on Saturday. “Jay-Jay Okocha: so good they named him twice,” FIFA wrote on Twitter. “Happy birthday to Africa’s equivalent of @10Ronaldinho and one of the most electrifying players…

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Qatar 2022: France Vs Morocco An AFCON Clash — Okocha

Qatar 2022: France Vs Morocco An AFCON Clash — Okocha

Qatar 2022: France Vs Morocco An AFCON Clash — Okocha Former Super Eagles captain, Austine Okocha has stated that the semi-final fixture between Morocco and France at Qatar 2022 will be an AFCON final. The two countries will battle for a place in the final when they clash at the Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. More than half of France’s players for the 2022 World Cup could have played…

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BetKing, Okocha unveil exciting brand new identity ahead new football season

BetKing, Okocha unveil exciting brand new identity ahead new football season

Bashir Are, CEO, Lagos State Lotteries Board (left); Mr. Gossy Ukanwoke, managing director, Kingmakers; Jay Jay Okocha, Brand Ambassador, BetKing; Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, director general, National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and Oladapo Olasope, chief financial officer, Kingmakers, Nigeria, during the unveiling of Betking’s new brand identity in Lagos… yesterday. BetKing, Nigeria’s…

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World Cup: Air conditioner in stadium might’ve affected Qatar players – Jay Jay Okocha

World Cup: Air conditioner in stadium might’ve affected Qatar players – Jay Jay Okocha

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has suggested that the air conditioner at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, might have affected the Qatari players in the defeat to Ecuador on Sunday. The former Nigeria International further hailed Ecuador after the South American side defeated the host nation in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup. Okocha said that Ecuador did professional job…

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Court Renews Warrant For JayJay Okocha’s Arrest A Lagos High Court sitting in the Igbosere area has renewed its bench warrant for the arrest of a former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha for alleged tax evasion.

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2019 AFCON: No More Room For New Players - Gernot Rohr #AfricanNewsNetwork Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr says there won’t be a room for new players in his team ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Egypt in June.