Jay Jay Okocha: Super Eagles Legend Calls for VAR in NPFL Game After Controversial Penalty, Video

• Jay-Jay Okocha was filmed calling for the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in an NPFL game
• The former PSG star was spotted among the crowd during Sporting Lagos and Abia Warriors clash
• The Super Eagles legend's gesture stirred different reactions from football fans on social media

Legendary Nigerian midfielder, Augustine "Jay-Jay" Okocha, was spotted in the stands during the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) match between Sporting Lagos and Abia Warriors.

The match had a controversial moment when the referee pointed to the spot in the 71st minute after a Sporting Lagos defender brought down Abia Warriors' striker in the box.

Sporting's Christian Nwoke eventually saved the penalty kick, and the Lagos-based side went on to win the tie 4-2 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

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In a viral video shared on social media, Okocha was filmed jokingly calling for the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology to review the penalty decision while making the famous gesture.

The former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder's action stirred reactions among fans on social media, who shared their thoughts on the referee's decision to point to the spot.

Reactions as Okocha calls for VAR use

@Hay_Why_O said:

"But that's a terrible challenge to make inside the box now🤣🤣"

@PeaceMakerC1 said:

"right call"

@jollertex said:

"Nothing to check, that's a clear penalty"

@SolomonOlayode said:

"The defender had to be red carded too."

@marvehlarnde said:

"That’s a clear penalty."

@Mosesoflife said:

"Sadly VAR was not present to have a say in this. It's not a pk."

@MrAsimolowo said:

"Wait.. e no even touch am. We were skeptical on Sunday, why Salawudeen even slide for there."

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NFF president during the NPFL management and staff retreat claimed VAR will soon be implemented in the domestic leagues, according to a report by Premium Times.

Okocha sends message to Iwobi

Sports Brief previously reported that Okocha has spoken out in favour of Alex Iwobi following the player's online persecution by Nigerian fans.

The 27-year-old midfielder was forced to erase all of his Instagram photos following abuse from fans after being singled out for the Super Eagles' loss to Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations final.