A recent video circulating on social media where Austin Jay-Jay Okocha’s Super Eagles jersey was donned by a fan prior to the Copa America 2024 final has got people talking.
¿Por qué? ¿Por qué imbeciles? ¿Por qué hacen esto? pic.twitter.com/8g5bk7JxlH
— Beto Coral (@Betocoralg) July 15, 2024
Fans reaction following video
While some fans were confused, wondering how a Nigerian jersey got there in the middle of the Copa America festivities, others saw the image as hilarious and evidence of Okocha’s continued global recognition.
One fan wrote, ”Colombian fan wearing Jay Jay “Okocha” Nigerian jersey to watch the Copa America finals. Omg”
Another said, ”Even Colombians know how much of a great footballer Jay-Jay is… You sabi better thing.
A third commented, ”9ja to the world! Is jay-jay a joke to you???”
Colombian fan wearing Jay Jay “Okocha” Nigerian jersey to watch the Copa America finals. Omg 😳 https://t.co/h2zNKROZgT pic.twitter.com/B7JpLz18lC
— 🅿️HEROW ✨ (@djpherrow) July 15, 2024
Jay Jay Okocha’s international career
Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha is a great legend in Nigerian football. The talented attacking midfielder had an incredible career, making an impact in leagues all over the world as well as on the international scene.
Jay-Jay proudly wore the green shirt for 14 amazing years (1993–2006), earning 73 caps throughout that time. He scored 14 goals in that time frame, and he even took part in three FIFA World Cups.
The skillful midfield maestro was part of the winners of the African Cup of Nation in 1994 and was also part of the 1996 Olympic winning squad.
Meanwhile, Sports Buddy recently reported that former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has jumped into the ring of comparisons between Fulham’s Alex Iwobi and the legendary midfielder Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha.
