He danced with the ball: CAF hails Nigerian legend Jay Jay Okocha

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has honoured Nigerian football legend Augustine Jay-Jay Okocha with a glowing tribute, celebrating his captivating flair and unique style.

As anticipation builds for the next AFCON in Morocco, CAF's social media account took time to celebrate the former Super Eagles captain. 

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They posted a tribute to the midfield legend, describing him as a player who "danced with the ball".

"Some players play the game, Jay-Jay Okocha danced with it," CAF stated on X, accompanied by pictures of Okocha in action.

Okocha, known for his mesmerising skills and creativity, had successful spells at Fenerbahce and Paris Saint-Germain during is playing days. 

He also made a significant impact in the Premier League, leaving a lasting impression at Bolton Wanderers before their eventual relegation from the top flight.

Okocha's influence extends beyond his playing career. He is admired by current players, with Alex Iwobi revealing the high praise he receives from the Super Eagles legend.

In related news, former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has named Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure as Africa's greatest players, seemingly snubbing his compatriot Jay Jay Okocha. 

In a recent interview, Mikel, who enjoyed a trophy-laden career with Chelsea, selected Drogba, his former teammate, and Yaya over Weah, the 1995 Ballon d'Or winner, as the best players to ever come out of Africa

As reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria, Mikel was tasked with choosing between some of Africa’s greatest players in a video on social media. 

He started by picking Didier Drogba, his former Chelsea teammate over Liverpool and Senegalese legend Sadio Mane, who currently plays for Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr. 

He chose Yaya Toure over Jay Jay Okocha, a choice he paused to make before going on to pick Drogba over the former Man City star as Africa’s best.