Former Nigerian Midfield maestro and Super Eagles Skipper, Austin Jay Jay Okocha on Monday, August 14 clocked 50 years.
Okocha known for his dribbles and long passes was born on Aug.14, 1973 in Enugu.
Okocha began his football career with Rangers International Club of Enugu and made his maiden appearance for the country at the U-20 AFCON in the island country of Mauritius, in January 1993.
A cross-section of his fans, who spoke with NAN in Abakaliki on Monday, said that Jay-Jay deserved to be celebrated for a life dedicated to the service of his fatherland.
They said that he brought joy to his fans and lovers of the round-leather game across the globe.
Emmanuel Uzor, the Chief Press Secretary to former Gov. David Umahi, described Jay-Jay as “easily Nigeria’s most celebrated player on national team honours”.
Uzor said: “Jay-Jay won gold at the 1994 AFCON and the 1996 Olympic Games, a silver medal at AFCON 2000 and bronze medal at the 2002, 2004 and 2006 AFCONS.