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Okocha Retires
« on: Jul 04, 2008, 11:01: PM »
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Okocha Emotional After Testimonial
Jay-Jay Okocha had to choke back the tears after his emotional testimonial game in Nigeria on Thursday.

Over 20,000 fans braved a torrential downpour to pay tribute to the Nigerian ball-wizard, who retired from football after 18 memorable years.

The 34-year-old played a half for both sides as the Super Eagles XI beat a World XI 2-1 at the Warri Township stadium in Delta State, with big African stars such as Nwankwo Kanu, Joseph Yobo, El-Hadji Diouf, Benjani, Lucas Radebe, Mohammed Kallon, Victor Ikpeba, Carlton Cole and Abdoulaye Traore all there to pay their respects onthe field.

Okocha, who fittingly scored the winning goal for the Super Eagles, said after the match: "It's a day of joy considering the achievements and adoration in my football career but also one of sadness as I am leaving a game that brought me fame and fortune.

"I thank the clubs and fans where I have played as well as team-mates and of course the Nigerian public for their love and support throughout my career."

Okocha, whose last club was Hull City, enjoyed a distinguished career, including spells with Bolton, Fenerbahce, Qatar SC and Paris Saint Germain.
true a footballing icon
i got much love for him (no homo)
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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #1 on: Jul 05, 2008, 03:01: AM »

class player, class guy.

i'll never forget that season he had for Bolton. and what he did to Arsenal...
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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #2 on: Jul 05, 2008, 03:23: AM »
i remember that wonder season he had at Bolton he was truely entertaining to watch a shame he wont be playing for Hull in the prem next season.
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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #3 on: Jul 05, 2008, 04:01: AM »

Mod - Next time just post the link.
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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #4 on: Jul 05, 2008, 05:31: AM »
he dismantled Keane at 2:30

he was definitely a special player

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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #5 on: Jul 05, 2008, 06:32: AM »
African legend.
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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #6 on: Jul 05, 2008, 06:51: AM »
one of the true gr8s, we shud all have a minute of silence in his memory
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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #7 on: Jul 05, 2008, 08:18: AM »
He was fantastic.  I wonder why he never got involved with one of the bigger clubs. 
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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #8 on: Jul 05, 2008, 09:36: PM »
one of the greats to have ever touched the feild. 1:40 was against your beloved bayern adi
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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #9 on: Jul 07, 2008, 06:40: PM »
Damn! I was really hoping to see him playing with Hull in the Premiership.
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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #10 on: Jul 07, 2008, 08:00: PM »
me 2 but life goes on he will never be forgotten
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Re: Okocha Retires
« Reply #11 on: Jul 07, 2008, 11:30: PM »
He always had a smile on his face, he was kind of like the nigerian ronaldhinho  :rockit:
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