In a stunning flip of occasions, the web has collectively remembered that Jay-Jay Okocha, the Nigerian soccer legend, has been born twice.
This revelation comes on the heels of the ex-Paris Saint-Germain and Bolton Wanderers midfielder’s birthday celebration, proving that point actually is a flat circle, particularly whenever you’re a sports activities icon with an unforgettable title.
As followers from all corners of the Twittersphere (now X) joined within the refrain of ‘Completely happy Birthday’, some puzzled if Okocha might need a secret twin or if he merely possesses a time-travelling prowess that extends past his abilities on the pitch.
Completely happy birthday to the legendary @IAmOkocha 🎂🥂🎂 pic.twitter.com/2FjGYOPdE2
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) August 14, 2024
Okocha has this common phrase that, “I’m so good, they named me twice.”
Honours
Nigerian nationwide staff
Olympic Gold medal: Atlanta 1996
Bolton Wanderers
Soccer League Cup runner-up: 2003–04
Particular person
Objective of the 12 months (Germany): 1993
FIFA World Cup All-Star Crew (Reserve): 1998
Premier League Participant of the Month: November 2003
Africa Cup of Nations Finest Participant: 2004
Bolton Wanderers Participant of the 12 months: 2004–05
IFFHS All-time Africa Males’s Dream Crew: 2021
CONVERSEER reviews that Jay-Jay Okocha (born as Augustine Azuka Okocha) was born on 14th August 1973 (age 51 years) in Enugu, jap Nigeria.
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He’s an attacking midfielder who performed for the Nigerian Tremendous Eagles. He received 73 caps for the Nigeria nationwide staff between 1993 and 2006, scoring 14 objectives, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. He’s considered one of many biggest soccer gamers from Africa.
He performed throughout a number of leagues, beginning his profession at Enugu Rangers within the Nigerian Skilled Soccer League earlier than transferring to Borussia Neunkirchen within the Oberliga Südwest, Germany’s third division, in July 1990. He would play within the Bundesliga, Süper Lig, Ligue 1, Premier League, EFL Championship, and Qatar Stars League earlier than his retirement in 2008.
He performed for Eintracht Frankfurt, Fenerbahçe, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Bolton Wanderers, and Hull Metropolis.
🇳🇬😍 Jay-Jay Okocha turns 51 immediately! 🎉
So good they named him twice… 🪄⚡️ pic.twitter.com/GTBzJUqpPF
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) August 14, 2024
Regardless of his achievements, Okocha by no means received probably the most coveted CAF African Participant of the 12 months award, even with a number of nominations.
He’s married to Nkechi Okocha, and has two kids; Ajay Okocha, Daniella Okocha.
Up to date Profile of Jay-Jay Okocha
Full title
Augustine Azuka Okocha
Date of delivery
14 August 1973
Native land
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
Top
1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Place(s)
Attacking midfielder
Enugu Rangers
Years
Crew
Apps
(Gls)
1990–1992
Borussia Neunkirchen
35
(7)
1992–1996
Eintracht Frankfurt
90
(18)
1996–1998
Fenerbahçe
62
(30)
1998–2002
Paris Saint-Germain
84
(12)
2002–2006
Bolton Wanderers
124
(14)
2006–2007
Qatar SC
41
(6)
2007–2008
Hull Metropolis
18
(0)
2012
Durgapur Vox Champions
0
(0)
Complete
454
(89)
1993–2006
Nigeria
73
(14)
