So good they named him twice — PSG's Nigerian wizard whose skill and flair made him one of football's most entertaining players.
So good they named him twice — PSG's Nigerian wizard whose skill and flair made him one of football's most entertaining players. Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included African Player of Year 1998, 73 Nigeria caps, AFCON runner-up. In football, technical refinement and competitive experience at the highest level are the ultimate hallmarks of sustained greatness — qualities that Jay-Jay demonstrated consistently throughout an extended and distinguished career. Jay-Jay's career stands as a testament to the dedication and competitive focus that sustained excellence in football demands across many years at the top. The standard Jay-Jay Okocha set across his career in football reflects the level of preparation, tactical intelligence and competitive focus that consistently separates the truly elite from the rest of the field.
African Player of Year 1998
His nickname — "so good they named him twice" — came from his extraordinary skill, which Nigerian commentators felt deserved the double emphasis.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- African Player of Year 1998
- 73 Nigeria caps
- AFCON runner-up