
14/08/2025
Happy Birthday to Jay-Jay Okocha.
1994 African Cup of Nations Champion
1996 Olympic Games Gold Winner
Won the Trophée des Champions (1998)
Helped Bolton qualify for European competition for the first time in their history (UEFA Cup 2005–06)
Nigerian Footballer of the Year: Multiple years.
BBC African Footballer of the Year: 2003, 2004.
Named in the IFFHS All-time Africa Men’s Dream Team (2021).
Revered as one of the most skillful players ever, often cited as an inspiration by players like Ronaldinho and Neymar.
Jay-Jay Okocha is celebrated not only for his achievements but for the joy and artistry he brought to football. Fans remember him as a player who could turn any match into a spectacle, proving that football is as much about entertainment as it is about results. His influence remains strong in African football history, and he is often called “so good they named him twice.”