Okocha Reveals 2 African Legends He’d Have Loved To Play Alongside

Super Eagles legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha has revealed two highly decorated African football legends he would’ve wanted to play alongside with in his career

Okocha was arguably Africa’s most skillful footballer that ever existed. In his active days, he was characterized by dribbling skills, long and short pass accuracy, shot-power and shot-accuracy, and also he was a free-kick specialist.

During an interview with Goal Africa, Okocha highlighted the importance of having teammates who are always ready to do the dirty job. Those teammates will allow the more creative players to express themselves in the field, and bring passes that will lead to goals.

“There are a few players like me who need somebody to do the dirty job for them,” Okocha said.

According to the former Hull City’s midfielder, it was a big pleasure playing alongside Sunday Oliseh, who is arguably the most combative midfielder of African extraction.

“I would have loved to play with, and I did have the opportunity to play with [Sunday] Oliseh, who was known for doing most of the dirty work,” he said.

“I would have also loved to play with Michael Essien and Yaya Toure.”

Per Okocha’s statement, he would have preferred a partnership with former Best Player Yaya Toure. The former Rangers International midfielder described Yaya as a complete midfielder.

“For me, Yaya Toure was a complete midfield player, not just in an offensive sense.