Super Eagles Legend Jay Jay Okocha Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Super Eagles Legend Jay Jay Okocha Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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  • Jay-Jay Okocha and his wife Nkechi have taken time to celebrate another wedding anniversary
  • It is 25 years now since the former Super Eagles midfielder walked down the aisle with his love
  • Taking to social media, Okocha shared a picture and described Nkechi as 'the wife of his youth'

Former Nigerian international, Jay-Jay Okocha is celebrating his 25th wedding ceremony in a special way.

The former midfield king and his wife, Nkechi got married in 1998 and their union is blessed with two children, Ajay and Daniella.

Okocha took to Instagram to share a photo of himself and his wife, as they headed off on holiday.

Jay-Jay Okocha, Super Eagles, Nkechi, Wedding Anniversary
Jay-Jay Okocha and wife Nkechi celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Photo: official_jj10
Source: Instagram

The inseparable pair seemed to be heading for a resort as they held hand luggage, waiting to go on board a seaplane.

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Okocha's former teammate, Daniel Amokachi was among those that took to the comment section to congratulate the couple.

He wrote: “Congratulations brother @official_jj10 Our Good Lord Will Continue Blessing Your Household.”

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama added:

“Happy anniversary. God bless your home.”

Disc Jockey, DJ Jimmy Jatt wrote:

“Big congratulations guys, many more great years together.”

Okocha’s daughter bags UK degree

Meanwhile, Okocha's daughter bagged a degree as the former footballer proudly shared his beloved Daniella's graduation pictures online for his legions of followers.

The former Fenerbahce of Turkey star was representing Nigeria at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France when his adorable daughter was born.

The former Bolton Wanderers star and his family all celebrated the new graduate, as friends and fans took to the comment section to congratulate them.

Asamoah Gyan hails Jay-Jay Okocha

Sports Brief earlier reported that Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan is full of admiration for former Nigeria captain, Austin 'Jay-Jay' Okocha.

Gyan was bewildered by the former Super Eagle's skills, as he watched old footage of the former star during his days in the English Premier League with Bolton Wanderers.

The Ghanaian recalled watching Okocha in action when the former Black Stars skipper was still in school, and seeing him represent Nigeria at the World Cup.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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