Pitso Mosimane Asks his coaches to Find Next Jay Jay Okocha

• Pitso Mosimane wants to see another player like Jay-Jay Okocha
• The Nigerian legend is regarded as one of the best African players ever
• Okocha played for PSG and Bolton and won AFCON with Nigeria

Abha Club coach Pitso Mosimane has asked the Pitso Mosimane Soccer School coaches to unearth a player with skills similar to those of the legendary Jay-Jay Okocha.

The Nigerian icon is regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever due to his incredible skills with the ball.

Okocha's dazzling feet captured the hearts and minds of football fans all over the world. Despite not playing for the biggest clubs in Europe, Okocha remains one of the most talented players to grace the pitch.

Pisto Mosimane reposted a compilation of Okocha's tricks on X. He lauded the Super Eagles icon before asking the Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools programme to find a player of his ilk.

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"Unbelievable technique and mastering of the ball @IAmOkocha."

"@PMosimaneSS coaches, please can we try and scout at least one player with this kind of technique. WOW!"

Okocha played in Germany, France, Turkey and England and left an impression when he left. He played 73 games for Nigeria and was part of the team that won the 1994 AFCON and the gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, per FIFA.

Okocha on African flair

Sports Brief earlier reported on Okocha expressing his concerns about the decline of flair in African football.

"I believe we’re witnessing a decline in the distinctive African flair in football. Present-day players seem to be prioritising financial gains over on-field performances."

In the last few years, African football has been dominated by the likes of Riyad Mahrez, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.

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Okocha backs Mosimane for Nigeria job

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

Before the 2023 AFCON, Nigeria's incumbent, Jose Peseiro, had divided opinions, but will surely remain in his role if the Super Eagles win the 2023 AFCON.

Mosimane was linked with many clubs and countries before taking the coaching role at Abha Club in the Saudi Pro League.