At the height of his prowess, Bolton Wanderers fans used to sing that Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha was so good they named him twice.
More than a
decade after he last played for the Super Eagles, Nigeria fans want the
former midfielder recalled from retirement after he dazzled at Friday’s
testimonial for Joseph Yobo in Port Harcourt.
Even
Cameroonian super star Samuel Eto’o was intimidated by his array of
skills that he asked for the Nigeria legend to be substituted before
half time.
Okocha set up two
goals for Team Nigeria with some piercing passes from midfield which
left everyone stunned by his vision. His feints and turns left opponents
lost as he took viewers down memory lane.
Fans took to social
media in appreciation of his vintage skills which looked as fresh as it
was in youth despite not having played professional football for more
than a decade.
If the wish of Nigeria fans comes true, Okocha
might be lacing his boots once again for the Super Eagles who have
failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations on two consecutive
editions.
He won’t be the
only legend coming out of retirement though as Brazilian legend Pele has
also said he would be warming up to play at the Olympics in August.
Who knows, Nigeria U23 coach Samson Siasia might have found the magic player for his final over-23 slot for the summer.
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