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.
— #NigeriaFootballNews (@NGfooty) May 27, 2016
Austin Okocha is no doubt Nigeria's most gifted player of all time.— Bimbo omo Adeola (@bimbolovesmusic) May 27, 2016
Baba God, please, forgive us our sins and bless Nigeria with another JJ Okocha...Watching the Yobo Testimonial on... https://t.co/IoAZ3ZqbUc— Godwin Enakhena (@genakhena) May 27, 2016
Jay Jay Okocha still a joy to watch... #YoboTestimonial— Rob Delport (@FMSouthAfrica) May 27, 2016
Someone just said we should recall Jay Jay from retirement. He's that good. #YoboTestimonial— Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) May 27, 2016
Legends having fun.— Deji Kofi Faremi (@deejayfaremi) May 27, 2016
Eto'o has just signalled to the referee that Okocha be replaced. He won't play against him anymore.
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