Jay Jay Okocha: When Chelsea Coach Included Nigerian Legend on His List of Football Geniuses

• Jay-Jay Okocha was an artist on a football pitch
• The Nigerian icon captured the hearts and minds of millions of football fans in his playing days
• Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino once included him in his list of geniuses

Jay-Jay Okocha is considered one of the most skilled players of all time. Many of his peers have lauded his abilities over the years, even after retirement.

His former teammate and current Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino, once included him in his list of football geniuses.

The Nigerian icon is known for his quick feet, and the audacity to pull off some jaw-dropping tricks which were previously meant to be performed in a park.

His swagger on the pitch caught the eye of many fans across the globe, and whenever a list of the most skilled players comes up, he is always on it.

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His game wasn't always about goals and assists but pure entertainment. He scored over 100 goals in his career for club and country, per Transfermarkt. He remains one of Africa's greatest-ever talents.

Pochettino's list of geniuses

The former PSG boss once named his list of geniuses, and it was star-studded. He included former Tottenham Hotspur star Mousa Dembele.

The former Spurs boss also said: "One was Diego Maradona, then Ronaldinho, Okocha and Ivan de la Pena," per TalkSport.

Pochettino, Ronaldinho and Okocha played on the same PSG team back in the day. Ronaldinho is one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Just like Ronaldinho, the late Diego Maradona captured the hearts and minds of millions with his ability. Pochettino also played with and managed De la Pena at Espanyol.

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Sports Brief also previously reported on Okocha backing Pitso Mosimane as worthy of taking over the national coaching role at the Super Eagles.

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Nigeria's incumbent, Jose Peseiro has divided opinion and should he not have a successful Africa Cup of Nations, could find himself out of the job.

Mosimane has been linked with every vacancy south of the Mediterranean and few international appointments come with more pressure and prestige.