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Super Eagles Legend Okocha Dribbles 2 Players as Ronaldinho Looks On At Charity Game
Ibitoye Shittu
updated at June 27, 2023 at 1:22 PM
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- Nigerian legend Jay Jay Okocha was one of the best African midfielders
- The 49-year-old once again showed off his dribbling skills on the pitch
- Okocha left fans gushing as he dribbled past two players before scoring
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, was spotted showing off his brilliant skills in a video circulating online, as he featured in a charity game alongside other retired football stars.
During his active playing days, Okocha was known as one of the finest midfielders, famed for his ability to outwit and outmanoeuvre opposition players while in the heart of the midfield.
Many Nigerian supporters were relieved at his presence on the pitch for the Super Eagles, knowing fully what the former Bolton Wanderers captain was capable of.
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In a video spotted on Twitter, Okocha dribbled around two players before flicking the ball over Rene Higuita in goal, as former Barcelona star and his captain for the day - Ronaldinho - looked on.
After receiving the pass from the Brazilian magician, the Nigerian veteran first expertly dispatched Roberto Carlos before dribbling past two more players before scoring for his charity team.
Fans were impressed at Okocha's skills - even at 49 years old - as he left other veterans helpless.
Okocha's goals for Super Eagles
The 49-year-old played 75 games for the Super Eagles between 1993 and 2006 and scored 15 goals for his country, per TransferMarkt.
He was also one of the Nigerian players who helped the country win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations.
Okocha scores for Team Ronaldinho
Sports Brief previously reported on Okocha scoring an incredible goal for Team Ronaldinho against Team Roberto Carlos in a charity match titled 'The Beautiful Game'.
The Super Eagles legend was among the past and present football stars who came together at Orlando City's Exploria Stadium to raise money at the exhibition.
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