Okocha Makes Huge Statement About Nigeria Presidential Aspirant on 70th Birthday Celebration

Okocha Makes Huge Statement About Nigeria Presidential Aspirant on 70th Birthday Celebration

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
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  • Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has described Bola Tinubu, an All Progressives Congress aspirant, as leaders of all leaders
  • Okocha, alongside former Super Eagles players, had visited the politician at his Lagos residence, which has sparked wild reactions online
  • Bola Tinubu hosted a novelty match in Lagos State in celebration of his 70th birthday on Sunday, March 20

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has revealed Presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu is the reason behind why he calls Lagos home.

Okocha was amongst other retired Super Eagles players, including Nwankwo Kanu, Taribo West, and Victor Ikpeba, who had visited the former Lagos State Governor at his residence.

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, Super Eagles, Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, Presidential Aspirant, 70th Birthday Celebration, Lagos, Julius Aghahowa, Nwankwo Kanu.
Bola Tinubu celebrated his 70th birthday in Lagos State on Sunday, March 20. Photo by Stefan Heunis
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According to a report via Daily Post, Okocha hailed Bola Tinubu as the leader of all leaders as the politician celebrated his 70th birthday.

Bola Tinubu who was the Governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007 had hosted a novelty game between the former Nigeria internationals to celebrate his birthday.

The All Progressive Congress chieftain has declared his ambition to run for the Presidency of Nigeria in the 2023 elections.

Okocha captains former Super Eagles players to victory against Team Lagos

Meanwhile, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha wore the captain's armband as former Super Eagles players cruised to a 2-0 victory over Team Lagos in celebration of the 70th birthday of Bola Tinubu.

According to the Vanguard, Victor Agali scored two goals in the novelty game with Okocha assisting the striker with his second strike.

Other players involved in the novelty game include Julius Aghahowa, Garba Lawal, Mutiu Adepoju, Victor Ikpeba, and Nwankwo Kanu.

Sowore 'attacks' Okocha for endorsing Bola Tinubu

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Omoyele Sowore has lambasted ex-Super Eagles player for ‘endorsing’ APC chieftain Bola Tinubu who is also vying for the post of president of Nigeria.

The 2023 general elections are beginning to garner momentum as candidates continue to announce their intention to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

Former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu has never hidden his intention to become the president of Nigeria and only recently it was gathered that a number of former Super Eagles players will play a novelty match on his behalf.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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