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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.
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.
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Oct 24, 2024 · Okocha’s time at Bolton was filled with moments from free kicks to mesmerizing dribbles and crucial goals. He became a figure at the Reebok Stadium, leaving a lasting impact on Bolton’s history and the Premier League scene.
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Jul 29, 2019 · 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.
Jay Jay Okocha was born in Enugu, Nigeria, on the 14th day of August 1973. He was only a youth player at his hometown in Enugu State for a while before crossing over to Europe to build his career. Other famous footballers that have played for Enugu Rangers includes Taribo West and John Utaka.
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.
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He made his official debut for Nigeria in the 1994 Fifa World Cup qualifier, where the team lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in May 1993. He was opportuned to travel to Germany where he was fortunately handed a deal with the German third division side, Borussia Neunkirchen.