FIFA, CAF, NFF celebrate Okocha on 47th birthday

FIFA on their official Twitter handle wrote: “A Super Eagle and a sensational talent. Happy birthday to born entertainer Jay-Jay Okocha.”

FIFA will definitely have fond memories of Okocha who is one of the few Nigerian players to have featured in three editions of the FIFA World Cup.Though he surprisingly never won the coveted African Player of the Year award, Okocha was also fondly celebrated by the continent’s football governing body, CAF, on Friday.Indeed Okocha impressed the continent with his exceptional skills; featuring in five editions of the flagship tournament.

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