The former midfield maestro stated that not getting enough minutes on the pitch hastened his decision to quit the round leather game
Austin Jay Jay Okocha has attributed his decision to retire active football early to lack of enough playing time.
The ex-Nigeria international who dazzled the footballing world with his sizzling skills and breathtaking performances made the shock decision to leave the game in 2008. According to the Olympic Gold medallist, reduced minutes on the pitch of play triggered his exile from the round leather game, at the age of 34.
“I must confess that [not getting a lot of playing time] was one of the main reasons why I retired from playing at a very young age,” Okocha told media men at a press conference organised by Star Times.
“I believe that it is not worth it to train from Monday to Friday just to have 20 minutes on the pitch or sit on the bench on Saturday. I am very competitive.”
The midfielder who last represented Nigeria in 2006, appeared for the Super Eagles 75 times with 14 goals to his name.

http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4093/nigerian-football/2016/12/22/30719312/okocha-reveals-reason-for-early-retirement

Okocha was lucky to have come during the time when government cared about the welfare of the players. When allowances were not delayed. When players were recongnized for their great performances.

Now the story has changed. Players now have to larment and rally round with placards before their pleas are heard. Failed NFF led by failed president in country under a failed government led by a failed president.

WE MISS THE TRICKERY HIS LEGS BRING.

I HOPE HE POURS THAT ANOINTING ON IWOBI

ok..Playing time at small clubs? Hmmm

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Be who you are, not the world wants you to be.

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Lie

He retired way too early!

Okocha

Okocha

Well to some ppl, he is a legend. To me..... He is just a regular guy.

Someone who cant boast of any cool trophy. Legend my foot



Anyways



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Yes Alex Iwobi Okocha

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Because you like money more than your career

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He is mentoring others

This his reason is not enough. There are other team that will surely need his service. What should obi say because his own is even worse.

Oga go sitdown for dirty,If you play well dem go gv u more playing time.

shut up na pride

eezeribe:
Legend who loved playing for small clubs... No wonder he never won CAF AFRICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR

When did you start watching football?

humans

Hmmmmmmm

He is way above that age. I guess his real age prompted his early exit.

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eezeribe:
Legend who loved playing for small clubs... No wonder he never won CAF AFRICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR

he plays for fun, for the love of football.

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Error

His reason doesn't sound genuine