The
former midfielder ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha was in thrilling form during Friday’s testimonial for
Joseph Yobo in Port Harcourt that Super Eagles fans want him back
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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