Jay Jay Okocha: Nigeria Legend Shows Love for Kaizer Chiefs As He Meets Siphiwe Tshabalala

• Jay Jay Okocha and Siphiwe Tshabalala have joined other legends on duty at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
• The pair were pictured together alongside former Orlando Pirates striker Manuel 'Tico Tico' Bucuane
• They were captured holding up the AmaKhosi peace sign

Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha has expressed his love for Premier Soccer League club Kaizer Chiefs, holding up the AmaKhosi sign.

The mercurial midfielder is currently on assignment for CAF at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

South African legend Siphiwe Tshabalala is also among the legends gracing the tournament with his presence.

The former Bafana Bafana superstar was captured seated alongside Mozambican legend and former Orlando Pirates striker Manuel 'Tico Tico' Bucuane and former Nigeria star Jay-Jay Okocha, GOAL reports.

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Both Tshabalala and Okocha were seen holding up AmaKhosi's love and peace sign.

The pair will be in the stands when Nigeria and South Africa face off in a mouthwatering semi-final fixture at the continental showpiece.

Nigeria booked a place in the last four following their 1-0 win over Angola, while South Africa pipped Cape Verde via a penalty shootout.

Jose Peseiro speaks on Zaidu Sanusi

Meanwhile, the head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, hailed Zaidu Sanusi's contributions so far at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Sanusi has featured in all matches for the three-time champions, who are now through to the semi-final of the tournament.

While fans have raised concerns over the player's performances in recent times, Jose Peseiro suggested that the FC Porto man is playing to directives.

Rowen Williams ready for Nigeria battle

Sports Brief earlier reported that South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says they are ready for the challenge to face Nigeria after sealing qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Saturday, February 3.

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The Bafana Bafana goalie made four saves in the penalty shootout to send Hugo Broos’ team to their first AFCON semi-final in 23 years as they beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties in the quarterfinal.

Williams disclosed that he was looking for the challenge after he was asked about the prospect of facing reigning Africa Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen next.