Jay Jay Okocha Says He Would Have Loved To Play in the Russian League

• Former Nigerian international Austin Okocha played in the Premier League before he retired from football
• The Super Eagles legend has now explained that he never got any offer from any Russian club when he was playing
• Okocha stressed that he feels that Russia is more of a hockey nation and not a fully football loved country

Former Super Eagles captain Jay-Jay Okocha has stated clearly that he would have loved to play in the Russian League before retiring from the game of football.

Okocha during his active playing days was one of the biggest footballers in Africa considering his styles of play most especially his excellent ways of dribbling on the pitch.

Despite his commanding styles of play on the pitch for the Super Eagles and all the clubs he played for, Okocha never won the African best player of the year award.

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In total, Okocha played in Germany, France, England, and Qatar before calling quit on his career.

According to the report on Soccernet, the 49-year-old explained that no single club came for his services in the Russian League.

Statement made by Okocha

“Unfortunately, not a single Russian club has made me an offer in my entire career. I would love to play for the RPL club.

“I don’t know all the intricacies of your football, but I’ve heard a lot about the fans – many people told me that they are just crazy. I like such fans who scream throughout the match and inspire great performances.''

Ojo attends Okocha's wedding anniversary

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Love birds, Paulo and Iyabo Ojo were spotted at the mansion of former Super Eagles captain Jay-Jay Okocha, for the celebration of his 25th wedding anniversary.

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It was a colourful ceremony, as many other prominent personalities were on ground to honour the former Premier League star and his family.

Okocha is no doubt one of the best midfielders of yesteryear during his active playing time, and the Nigerian even brought many new fans to watch Super Eagles games.

According to some pictures and videos Ojo shared on her Instagram story, the Nigerian actress can be seen dancing with other people at Okocha's wedding anniversary.