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Okocha made his official debut for Nigeria in their 2–1 1994 FIFA World Cup Qualifier away loss against Ivory Coast in May 1993. It was not until his second cap and home debut that he became a favourite with the Nigerian supporters.
Apr 8, 2020 · Okocha’s first appearance in Nigeria match was the 2-1 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier loss against Ivory Coast in May 1993. Afterwards, he played for Nigeria against Algeria and scored from a direct free kick. The team won Algeria 4-1 which qualified Nigeria for the first World Cup.
Jay-Jay Okocha - Player profile | Transfermarkt. 11111. Retired Last club: Durgapur Most games for: Bolton Retired since: Mar 1, 2012. imago images. +. Date of birth/Age: Aug 14, 1973 (51) Place of birth: Enugu. Citizenship: Nigeria. Height: N/A. Position: Attacking Midfield. Former International: Nigeria. Caps/Goals: 75 / 15. Player data.
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Oct 24, 2024 · Explore Jay Jay Okocha's remarkable career, taking him from the streets of Nigeria to Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga.
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Mar 11, 2024 · In the pantheon of football’s most dazzling stars, Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha shines with an undiminished light. Born on the dusty pitches of Enugu, Nigeria, Okocha’s journey to global acclaim is a testament to the mesmerising blend of skill, creativity, and sheer joy he brought to the pitch.
Aug 31, 2018 · During the games, Okocha made 15 dribbles against Italy for Nigeria making him hold the record for the highest dribbles in the World Cup in 52 years.
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Oct 24, 2024 · Okocha quickly achieved that dream of playing for Enugu and then got the chance to aim even higher when he was offered the opportunity to play in Germany, first with Borussia Neunkirchen and then with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in 1992. "My strength was the desire that I had to survive," he says. "The desire that I had to succeed ...