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9 Mar
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has said that the animated series, tagged life of Legendary Footballer, Jay Jay ‘The Chosen One,’ will inspire children in Nigeria and across Africa.
14 Jan
The CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicked off in Algeria yesterday evening with Nigeria’s flag missing. It was an all North-African affair in yesterday’s opening ceremony, as the hosts, Algeria, battled with Libya. The continental competition, which is for players who feature in their domestic leagues, will run from January 13 to February 4,…
26 Nov 2022
After losing their first group match to The Netherlands, Africa’s champion, Senegal, yesterday came into the World Cup party by defeating host nation, Qatar 3-1 Al Thumama Stadium in a thrilling match...
11 Jul 2022
Football legend, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has joined forces with Bundesliga to discover budding talents capable of stepping into his shoes.
20 Jun 2022
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed delight over the emergence of a medical doctor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, saying he would address burning issues in the health sector, if his party
24 Apr 2022
The last time a Nigerian player lifted the prestigious UEFA Champions League trophy was over 10 years ago when John Obi Mikel emerged victorious with Chelsea.
30 Mar 2022
Elder statesman and Peoples Democratic Party chief in Delta State, Chief A.C. Okocha, has called on the residents of the state to assist Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in the search for a credible successor.
7 Jan 2022
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has said that the team to Cameroon 2022 AFCON have enough talents to cage...
10 May 2021
Former Super Eagles skipper, Austin Okocha, was the cynosure of all eyes when he played an exhibition match with another celebrity, Dare Art Alade, shortly before the final matches
13 Feb 2021
Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze has disclosed that he picked up a lot of his footballing skills from watching Brazilian icon Ronaldinho. The England under-21 international who has been tipped to someday feature for the full England side is highly sought-after by Nigeria. So skilful is Eze that many have compared him to Nigerian…
1 Jun 2019
A former Super Eagles captain Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha has been arraigned in private at an Aberdeen Sheriff Court, a Scottish daily Evening Express reported. Okocha was arraigned on Friday by the Scottish police after an investigation which spanned two years. Okocha was accused of alleged acquisition, use and possession of the criminal property, and…
14 Aug 2018
On his birthday, we celebrate the legendary Jay-Jay Okocha. The magical No 10 was of deft feet and silky skills, mesmerizing with his signature reverse step-overs and leaving many breathless with his effusive talent. We look at five times the midfield maestro left our mouths ajar. Eintracht Frankfurt vs Karlsruher SC Doubtless, no Okocha highlight…

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