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- After the 2002 World Cup, Okocha, then 28, left PSG for Bolton Wanderers as a free agent. He had scored 12 league goals in 84 games for the Parisians and won the 1998 Trophée des Champions – the equivalent of the Community Shield in England – and the 2001 Uefa Intertoto Cup.
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Augustine Azuka "Jay-Jay" Okocha (/ əˈkɒtʃə / ə-KOTCH-ə; born 14 August 1973) [3] is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He won 73 caps for the Nigeria national team between 1993 and 2006, scoring 14 goals, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads.
1996. Nigeria Olympic Team. All titles. This statistic shows the achievements of Karriereende player Jay-Jay Okocha.
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He helped the team to a 4–1 win, securing qualification to their first World Cup. In 1994, he was a member of both the victorious 1994 African Cup of Nations squad [3] [4] and the World Cup squad who made it to the second round before they lost in a dramatic match against eventual runners-up Italy.
Nov 16, 2022 · In 1996, Nigeria stunned the footballing world by winning gold at the Atlanta Olympic Games. The team's story is told in a new documentary, "Super Eagles 96." Joe Cavaretta/AP. The players hold...
May 20, 2022 · Okocha’s throw was only half-cleared by Hierro and Sunday Oliseh smashed home from around 30 yards for an unforgettable strike. Sunday Oliseh with a sceamer in Nigeria's famous 3-2 win over Spain at the 1998 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/kAtBCYhrxR — 90s Football (@90sfootball) June 1, 2018
Aug 31, 2018 · Okocha made his national debut at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States. During the games, Okocha made 15 dribbles against Italy for Nigeria making him hold the record for the highest ...
Mar 11, 2024 · Okocha represented Nigeria in three FIFA World Cup tournaments (1994, 1998, 2002), each appearance reinforcing his importance to the team. The 1994 World Cup in the USA was Okocha’s first, where Nigeria made an impressive debut, reaching the round of 16 in a campaign that introduced the Super Eagles as a team of immense talent and potential.