Rare Video of Brazilian Legend and Nigerian Superstar Spotted Ball Joggling Together Drops

Rare Video of Brazilian Legend and Nigerian Superstar Spotted Ball Joggling Together Drops

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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  • Ronaldinho Gaucho and Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha go down in history as the two most skillful players to ever play the game
  • The two players met briefly during their time at Paris Saint Germain before Okocha left for Bolton in 2002
  • The duo were spotted in a video beautifully joggling the ball together years after retiring from the game

Ronaldinho and Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha are known as the wizards of football for doing the unthinkable in matches during their playing days.

The duo sparkled with the ball at their feet and showed incredible dexterity that captured the imagination of football lovers.

In a video posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, the two who have retired from the game showed they still have it at their fit.

Ronaldinho and Okocha at Barcelona and Bolton respectively. Credit: @AfricaFactsZone Getty Images
Lovely video of Ronaldinho and Okocha ball joggling together. Credit: @AfricaFactsZone Getty Images
Source: Twitter

Okocha, a former Nigeria international started the ball joggling before handing it to the ex-Brazil star who gave a few touches and passed the ball back. The two had a back-and-fort exchange to the delight of onlookers.

Okocha and Ronaldinho spent a season together at Paris Saint Germain in France before the ex-Super Eagles captain left for Bolton Wanderers.

A year later Ronaldinho signed for Barcelona and became a legend helping the club win the UEFA Champions League and two La Liga titles.

Ronaldinho shares favourite UEFA Champions League goal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho shared one of his favourite goals in his career with fans on social media as he reflected his playing days.

The former Barcelona star scored one of UEFA Champions League's best goals seventeen years ago, when he danced in front of a sea of Chelsea defender before poking home at Stamford Bridge.

To observe his throwback Thursday on Twitter, Ronaldinho posted the video of his stunner as fans celebrated him.

Ronaldinho gifted gold-plated iPhone and watch

Brazil legend and one of football's greats, Ronaldinho is living life to the fullest after receiving a new customized gold-plated iPhone and watch during his visit of the United Arab Emirates.

The 41-year-old in a video posted on Twitter is seen rocking his diamond crusted watch and showing off his new phone.

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira retired from football in 2015 after a trophy-laden career, which saw him win the World Cup in 2002, the UEFA Champions League in 2006 and many La Liga titles.

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Lukman Mumuni
Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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