Super Eagles Legend Okocha Recreates Iconic Dance Step with Former Premier League Boss in Charity Game

Super Eagles Legend Okocha Recreates Iconic Dance Step with Former Premier League Boss in Charity Game

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
  • Austin Okocha, Sam Allardyce and his former Bolton Wanderers teammates reunited during a novelty game
  • Okocha captained an All Star team against a selected side in an exhibition game played at the University of Bolton football pitch
  • The former Super Eagles captain scored from a spot-kick and rolled back the years in his goal celebration with Allardyce

Austin Okocha and former manager Sam Allardyce replayed their famous dance steps together during a charity game played at the Bolton University, Sport Bible, Instagram.

How it all happened

The former Trotters captain was in an All-Stars team against a selected side during the exhibition game played in Manchester.

Austin Okocha and Sam Allardyce's dance steps
Okocha and Allardyce recreates dance step Austin Okocha recreates iconic dance steps during a charity game played at the University of Bolton. Photo by Neal Simpson
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The Nigerian legend played along with his former teammates including Ivan Campo, Stelios, and Kevin Davies.

And when Jay Jay scored from the spot he quickly went to his manager on the sidelines to relive their popular celebrations in the past.

Okocha and Allardyce's campaign at Bolton

Okocha and Allardyce formed a formidable player and manager relationship back at Bolton as the club finished sixth in the Premier League in the 2004-05 season.

The Trotters even played in the League Cup final in the 2003-04 season and escape relegation despite earning 40 points.

The former PSG star entertained fans at the University pitch and the crowd loved every bit of the spectacle.

The match ended 7-4 in favour of the selected side as Okocha and his legendary teammates were beaten on the night.

Okocha scores on novelty match but ends up on the losing side

Okocha on Sunday evening, November 14, returned to Bolton Wanderers in England where he played and scored in a charity game where his team lost 7-4.

During his active playing time in the Premier League, Austin Okocha was known as one of the best midfielders and dribblers considering his styles of play.

According to the report on Manchester Evening, Austin Okocha played for the Bolton All-Star XI against the Bolton team and even scored the first goal of the match via a penalty.

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