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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Bimbo omo Adeola @bimbolovesmusic
Austin Okocha is no doubt Nigeria's most gifted player of all time.
6:54 PM - 27 May 2016 · Ikeja, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Godwin Enakhena @genakhena
Baba God, please, forgive us our sins and bless Nigeria with another JJ Okocha...Watching the Yobo Testimonial on...
6:33 PM - 27 May 2016
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Rob Delport @FMSouthAfrica
Jay Jay Okocha still a joy to watch... #YoboTestimonial
6:26 PM - 27 May 2016 · Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa
5 5 Retweets
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Lolade Adewuyi
✔ @Jololade
Someone just said we should recall Jay Jay from retirement. He's that good. #YoboTestimonial
6:21 PM - 27 May 2016 · Nigeria, Nigeria
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Deji Kofi Faremi
✔ @deejayfaremi
Legends having fun.
Eto'o has just signalled to the referee that Okocha be replaced. He won't play against him anymore.
6:18 PM - 27 May 2016
9 9 Retweets
2 2 likes


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Jay Jay of life. We could have gone to the nation's cup if he still played.
Please join me celebrate am a year older today. Show a brother some love with your likes

Nigga still dribbles well despite his Ji mmanu legs!

its in him

Okocha is a legend.

The guy was good

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I suggest his inclusion in U23 Olympic Team.


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Okocha Naija 001

abeg. stop repeating trends. we dont have to see update everytime. biko

Can someone just post for us a clip ... I missed it ?

Okocha is better than Ronaldinho, messi, c Ronaldo combined. I wonder why he retired so earlier.

The most underestimated and most unrewarded player

The boy is good

One thing that doesn't leave a good footballer is his technicality. But technicality without good physicality is next to useless. Dat was the case of okocha. As he got older his physicality let him down. He was getting tired quickly. I can remember during his spell at hull city he was gasping for air 15mins into a match. He had no choice Dan to retire. His body couldn't take the physical side of d game anymore. He still remains my football idol. I won't forget dat Bolton vs arsenal match wen he was "heighting" arsenal players anyhow

"Abinibi".... is different from "ability"!


GIFT ... is different from Ability!


Ability is what you learn.

GIFT is innate and inborn........ it will be with you till you die.


Okocha is a GIFTED Legend!





Lastpage!

#I just pity Yobo.

Da midfield maestro, hes,s a magician, i dof ma hat #respect oh lord give us anoda jayjay

I so much missed Austine Jay Jay Okocha, he is a legend indeed.

Pls is he coming back to the national team? Because for me that would be a good development.

perhaps it was only I who noticed. dude didn't repeat a trick twice. every touch = new trick..

kirchofff:
The boy is good

boy?

OKOCHA is good but overhyped.

It's easier to play very well when playing for fun. Okocha was never a serious player and couldn't deliver when the stages were hot. Maybe I shud say he was laid-back, visionless or not a go getter.

Look at what Yahaya Toure a less talented footballer achieved with focus, vision, diligence and enthusiasm.

My adorable Mikel's story is similar, very talented but Lazy. Gifted but contended with mediocrity.

If Talent sleeps, Hard work will outshine Talent

My people wil say that "agadi nwanyi adighi akanka na-egwu omara agba"

Olutola88:
OKOCHA is good but overhyped.

It's easier to play very well when playing for fun. Okocha was never a serious player and couldn't deliver when the stages were hot. Maybe I shud say he was laid-back, visionless or not a go getter.

Look at what Yahaya Toure a less talented footballer achieved with focus, vision, diligence and enthusiasm.

My adorable Mikel's story is similar, very talented but Lazy. Gifted but contended with mediocrity.

People will attack you for this but I believe you. You are so so on point. Whether you are born with it o or you trained and got it, all that matters is Focus, Vision, Diligence and Enthusiasm . 100000 likes for you.

Football clubs need to sponsor research on anti-ageing drugs.

Yobo be like

lastpage:
"Abinibi".... is different from "ability"!


GIFT ... is different from Ability!


Ability is what you learn.

GIFT is innate and inborn........ it will be with you till you die.


Okocha is a GIFTED Legend!





Lastpage!

#I just pity Yobo.

Messi is gifted, C.Ronaldo learnt to play better

goodvision12:
Pls is he coming back to the national team? Because for me that would be a good development.

you want him to come back to the super eagles so that you can disgrace him ,abi
He wont last 45mins in a serious match before Nigerians start insulting and abusing him