"Okocha Will Win": Jay Jay and Ronaldinho Play Against Each Other in PSG Legends' Football Match

"Okocha Will Win": Jay Jay and Ronaldinho Play Against Each Other in PSG Legends' Football Match

  • Star footballer and former Super Eagles midfielder, Jay Jay Okocha, played in a legends' match organised by Paris Saint-German
  • Also in the field of play were legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho Gaúcho and other ex-PSG players
  • Jay Jay Okocha spent four seasons playing at PSG between 1998 and 2002, and the club regards him as their legend

Former Super Eagles player Jay Jay Okocha was featured in a Paris Saint-German legends game during the club's legend's tour.

Also included in the field of play was Ronaldinho Gaúcho, who played at PSG at the height of his career.

Team Jay Jay and team Ronaldinho during PSG legends match.
Jay was seen on the field as the game was about to kick off. Photo credit: X/@PoojaMedia.
Source: Twitter

In a trending video, Jay Jay and Ronaldinho were spotted in the field as they were on opposing sides.

The game was about to start, and the referee spoke to Okocha and Ronaldinho in the middle of the field.

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The video, shared by Pooja on the X platform, excited many Nigerians.

The video surfaced online after Okocha addressed Nigerians criticising his nephew, Alex Iwobi, over his performance at the just concluded AFCON.

Watch the video below:

Reactions Okocha and Ronaldinho play football

@your_emoji_guy commented:

"Up to today, a part of me still believes Okocha thought Ronaldinho some dribbling."

@im__just_Human said:

"Okocha teaching his boy one or two."

@SchoolsinNaija reacted:

"These are the real tens. Midfielders with defence-splitting passes."

@JoyMart14 commented:

"Legend in the business."

@AlphaMakerr said:

"Two legends. Love to see it."

@lugacity2 said:

"Two talented players."

@Ola_Abari said:

"Isn't it funny that Okocha is way older thank Ronaldinho but he looks older."

@ObitayoTaiwo said:

"How does Okocha look younger than Ronaldinho?"

@UtdUzoma said:

"See how heavy and weighty they are looking."

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@god_amam reacted:

"Omo these two players ehh may we see their type again.They were joy to watch."

@Anuel_10 said:

"Make he no go end Okocha career o.. make baba be careful."

@Prettypruddie said:

"Okocha will win."

Nwabali, other players honoured in Aso Rock

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Super Eagles' number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was back in Nigeria and was spotted in Aso Rock.

Nwabali looked elegant in his native attire amid his teammates during a reception at Nigeria's seat of power.

This comes after Nwabali's impressive outing at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations.

Source: Legit.ng

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