"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
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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.
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 who witnessed Nigeria beat Bafana Bafana.
This was after Okocha addressed Nigerians criticising his nephew 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 taught 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."
@god_amam reacted:
"Omo these two players ehh may we see their type again.They were joy to watch."
@Prettypruddie said:
"Okocha will win."
Nwabali allegedly threatened by South Africa, SA denies the claims
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that former Nigerian footballer Idah Peterside accused South Africans of threatening Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili.
Peterside spoke in a recent interview and claimed that South Africans were sending Nwabili messages on social media telling him not to return to Mzansi for Chippa United, which he plays for.
South Africans slammed Soccer Laduma for publishing blatant lies and strongly condemned the action, stating they are proud of Nwabili.
Source: Legit.ng
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