Mesut Ozil Presents Awesome Gift to Super Eagles Legend Okocha During Tough Europa League Battle

• Austin Okocha was on ground on Thursday night, December 9, to watch the encounter between Fenerbahce and Frankfurt
• Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil then presented a jersey to Jay-Jay Okocha on behalf of Fenerbahce in stunning style
• Jay-Jay Okocha was one of the best midfielders during his active time as he also played in the Premier League

Jay-Jay Okocha was on Thursday night, December 9, in Turkey where he watched the encounter between Fenerbahce and Frankfurt and got a jersey which was presented by Mesut Ozil.

Years back, Mesut Ozil used to adore Austin Okocha as his mentor considering the superb display of the former Bolton star on the football pitch.

Interestingly, Austin Okocha played for both Fenerbahce and Frankfurt during his active playing time and it was a nice moment for the Nigerian watching his former sides.

When did Okocha play for Fenerbahce and Frankfurt?

Between the year 1992-1996, Austin Okocha played for Frankfurt featuring in 90 games netting 18 goals before moving to Fenerbahce where he appeared 62 times scoring 30 goals.

Former Arsenal Star Mesut Ozil Shares Heartwarming Message After Meeting Super Eagles Legend Okocha

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And in the Europa League match between Fenerbahce and Frankfurt on Thursday night, December 9, Sow netted the opener for the visitors before Mergim Berisha restored parity for the hosts as the match ended 1-1.

According to the post on Naija Footballers, they explained that Mesut Ozil was in joyous momentum to see Okocha and presented the shirt to the Nigerian on behalf of the club.

Okocha recognised in Turkey before Europa League clash between two former sides

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how ex-Super Eagles captain Jay Jay Okocha received huge recognition in Turkey hours before his former side Fenerbahce and Frankfurt clash in the Europa League.

The former midfield maestro has been duly recognised in Turkey ahead of the game which is billed to hold at the Ulker Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi.

Aspor are reporting via Soccernet that President Ali Koc of Fernabahce hosted the 48-year-old and a number of Frankfurt executives to a dinner on Wednesday night.

It was gathered that the occasion was done in recognition of Okocha’s contribution to the history of both clubs.