I had no scandal throughout my football career, says Okocha (Guardian)

Former Super Eagles Captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha says he is proud he had a scandal-free football career.

Okocha, who dazzled the footballing world with his sizzling skills and breathtaking performances during his playing days, spoke with The Guardian in Lagos during the Bundesliga Legends Tour.

The former Enugu Rangers kid sensation moved to Germany as a 17-year-old in 1990, and penned a deal with Third Division side, Borussia Neunkirchen, before making an eye-catching move to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga two years later.

Okocha, an Olympic gold medallist, as well as a member of Tunisia ’94 AFCON winner team, retired from active football at the age of 34 after appearing for the Super Eagles 75 times, scoring 14 goals. Read more

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