jattopeter:
Forget the display sir , its the award . Thats why each game is measured by the goals scores not the dribbling or display.

robosky02:
Nigerian journalist claims Osimhen is now greater than Victor Osimhen


Following the CAF Men's Player of the Year triumph over Mohammed Salah and Achraf Hakimi, a renowned Nigerian journalist claimed Victor Osimhen has surpassed JJ Okocha's legacy in Nigerian football.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen ended Nigeria’s 24-year wait for a CAF Men’s Footballer of the Year Award, and this has prompted comparisons with other legends of the sport, more specifically Jay Jay Okocha, who, despite his tremendous efforts, never received the award.

Osimhen’s triumph
The APOTY gong rewarded an incredible year for the striker, which not many, if any, players from the country had ever attained.


As cannot be overemphasised, he led Napoli to their first scudetto triumph since Maradona called Naples home, doing it similarly to D10S by scoring the most goals in the league.

Osimhen picked up the Capoocanoniere alongside the league title in a season where he became the highest-scoring African in the entirety of Serie A’s history, and this, in tandem with being named the best player in the continent by CAF, has earned him high praise from a renowned Nigerian journalist.

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Respected sports journalist Steve Dede, elated by Osimhen’s achievements, stated boldly that the striker had moved past the revered Okocha on the rankings of the greatest-ever players to have donned several shades of green for the Super Eagles.

“Victor Osimhen just moved past Okocha in the ranking of the greatest-ever Nigerian players,” Steve said on X.

Pressed further by Pulse Sports’ Senior Editor Solace Chukwu, who, on his list of the top ten greatest Nigerian footballers of all time, named Jay Jay at 10th, Steve Dede submitted that he was substituting Okocha on said ranking, with Osimhen making an entry at 10th.




Jay-Jay Okocha made his World Cup debut in 1994 (Credit: IMAGO/Buzzi)
Jay-Jay Okocha made his World Cup debut in 1994 (Credit: IMAGO/Buzzi

Catapault:


Mumu Journalist.

Osimhen is a striker.

What stupidity makes you wonder who is “bigger” between a midfielder and a striker?

Bigger how?

If you want to compare Osimhen, you compare him to Yekini, Kanu, Amokachi, Yak etc, not Jay Jay Okocha.

That’s just plain dumb.

djon78:





Story even kanu nwankwo with all he has won isn't bigger than Austin Okocha

Talkless of Osimehn

Curse777:



Okocha isn't too ambitious and about Awards, he just enjoys the game dribbling and showing skills

Osimhen is an Orphan who survived rough condition to reach his peak, he is very hungry for success

Pele, Ronaldinho, Maradona, Okocha.... This men were Football entertainers, they give you joy while playing

Ronaldo, Osimhen... This guys are about goals, trophy and winning not entertainment

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robosky02:
Nigerian journalist claims Osimhen is now greater than Victor Osimhen


Following the CAF Men's Player of the Year triumph over Mohammed Salah and Achraf Hakimi, a renowned Nigerian journalist claimed Victor Osimhen has surpassed JJ Okocha's legacy in Nigerian football.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen ended Nigeria’s 24-year wait for a CAF Men’s Footballer of the Year Award, and this has prompted comparisons with other legends of the sport, more specifically Jay Jay Okocha, who, despite his tremendous efforts, never received the award.

Osimhen’s triumph
The APOTY gong rewarded an incredible year for the striker, which not many, if any, players from the country had ever attained.


As cannot be overemphasised, he led Napoli to their first scudetto triumph since Maradona called Naples home, doing it similarly to D10S by scoring the most goals in the league.

Osimhen picked up the Capoocanoniere alongside the league title in a season where he became the highest-scoring African in the entirety of Serie A’s history, and this, in tandem with being named the best player in the continent by CAF, has earned him high praise from a renowned Nigerian journalist.

.

Respected sports journalist Steve Dede, elated by Osimhen’s achievements, stated boldly that the striker had moved past the revered Okocha on the rankings of the greatest-ever players to have donned several shades of green for the Super Eagles.

“Victor Osimhen just moved past Okocha in the ranking of the greatest-ever Nigerian players,” Steve said on X.

Pressed further by Pulse Sports’ Senior Editor Solace Chukwu, who, on his list of the top ten greatest Nigerian footballers of all time, named Jay Jay at 10th, Steve Dede submitted that he was substituting Okocha on said ranking, with Osimhen making an entry at 10th.




Jay-Jay Okocha made his World Cup debut in 1994 (Credit: IMAGO/Buzzi)
Jay-Jay Okocha made his World Cup debut in 1994 (Credit: IMAGO/Buzzi

Catapault:


You are talking rubbish.

With your mumu reasoning, Mikel must be better than Okocha since Chelsea won awards

Plus comparing striker with midfielder for “goals scored” is the height of dumb.

robosky02:
Nigerian journalist claims Osimhen is now greater than Victor Osimhen


Following the CAF Men's Player of the Year triumph over Mohammed Salah and Achraf Hakimi, a renowned Nigerian journalist claimed Victor Osimhen has surpassed JJ Okocha's legacy in Nigerian football.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen ended Nigeria’s 24-year wait for a CAF Men’s Footballer of the Year Award, and this has prompted comparisons with other legends of the sport, more specifically Jay Jay Okocha, who, despite his tremendous efforts, never received the award.

Osimhen’s triumph
The APOTY gong rewarded an incredible year for the striker, which not many, if any, players from the country had ever attained.


As cannot be overemphasised, he led Napoli to their first scudetto triumph since Maradona called Naples home, doing it similarly to D10S by scoring the most goals in the league.

Osimhen picked up the Capoocanoniere alongside the league title in a season where he became the highest-scoring African in the entirety of Serie A’s history, and this, in tandem with being named the best player in the continent by CAF, has earned him high praise from a renowned Nigerian journalist.

.

Respected sports journalist Steve Dede, elated by Osimhen’s achievements, stated boldly that the striker had moved past the revered Okocha on the rankings of the greatest-ever players to have donned several shades of green for the Super Eagles.

“Victor Osimhen just moved past Okocha in the ranking of the greatest-ever Nigerian players,” Steve said on X.

Pressed further by Pulse Sports’ Senior Editor Solace Chukwu, who, on his list of the top ten greatest Nigerian footballers of all time, named Jay Jay at 10th, Steve Dede submitted that he was substituting Okocha on said ranking, with Osimhen making an entry at 10th.




Jay-Jay Okocha made his World Cup debut in 1994 (Credit: IMAGO/Buzzi)
Jay-Jay Okocha made his World Cup debut in 1994 (Credit: IMAGO/Buzzi

robosky02:
Nigerian journalist claims Osimhen is now greater than Victor Osimhen


Following the CAF Men's Player of the Year triumph over Mohammed Salah and Achraf Hakimi, a renowned Nigerian journalist claimed Victor Osimhen has surpassed JJ Okocha's legacy in Nigerian football.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen ended Nigeria’s 24-year wait for a CAF Men’s Footballer of the Year Award, and this has prompted comparisons with other legends of the sport, more specifically Jay Jay Okocha, who, despite his tremendous efforts, never received the award.

Osimhen’s triumph
The APOTY gong rewarded an incredible year for the striker, which not many, if any, players from the country had ever attained.


As cannot be overemphasised, he led Napoli to their first scudetto triumph since Maradona called Naples home, doing it similarly to D10S by scoring the most goals in the league.

Osimhen picked up the Capoocanoniere alongside the league title in a season where he became the highest-scoring African in the entirety of Serie A’s history, and this, in tandem with being named the best player in the continent by CAF, has earned him high praise from a renowned Nigerian journalist.

.

Respected sports journalist Steve Dede, elated by Osimhen’s achievements, stated boldly that the striker had moved past the revered Okocha on the rankings of the greatest-ever players to have donned several shades of green for the Super Eagles.

“Victor Osimhen just moved past Okocha in the ranking of the greatest-ever Nigerian players,” Steve said on X.

Pressed further by Pulse Sports’ Senior Editor Solace Chukwu, who, on his list of the top ten greatest Nigerian footballers of all time, named Jay Jay at 10th, Steve Dede submitted that he was substituting Okocha on said ranking, with Osimhen making an entry at 10th.




Jay-Jay Okocha made his World Cup debut in 1994 (Credit: IMAGO/Buzzi)
Jay-Jay Okocha made his World Cup debut in 1994 (Credit: IMAGO/Buzzi

Nahunger:

Exceed15:
Okocha was more concerned about making money rather featuring in big teams. As it stands now Osimhen has accomplished more than him as AFCON winner. However okocha has become a brand and an icon

damosky12:
They want to ruin this boy.
Its the way of the world. They sing pride into your head to ruin you...

What Jay Jay has done in Nigerian colors, Osimhen would require a lot to replicate the same. The clutch moments, the leadership, the entertainment, the screamers, and the memories in total.

There's a reason why okocha is more synonymous to football in Nigerian streets than any other names. Let's not be silly, please!

robosky02:




There are 2 things here
Osimhen is amazing for what he did last season... And should be applauded

But what Okocha has done is legendary

He has inspired most Nigerians
In Africans were AFOTY award winners gather he still stands tall
At the world stage he still stands out

He has attained a legendary status.


Ok let me ask you
Do you know Fedi Kanoute of Mali?
Well he is AFOTY award but in Africa the respect Okocha have,
He those not have half if it

In summary
Okocha have attained a legendary status more bigger than just an award

robosky02:



Kanu played 4 AFCON without a single goal

whippersnapper:
that yakubu wey you call naim spoil everything. Even my kid brother who plays street football has more legacy than aiyegbeni

obinna58:

No Matter how you paint it, if you’re being factual you’ll realize Oshimen surpassed okocha in reaching a level he wasn’t able to attain, something he can only dream of, African best player is a far greater title

A graduate without certification, you can’t be a legend by the amount of inspiration you’ve given people or by your dribbles and free kicks, a legend is certified and has proof to back it up.

Oshimen without even starting has already surpassed your legend and your feelings no gree you accept, shey you no realize this could be the outcome when you were praising Oshimen

Notatribalist:
Well,okocha entertains people. He made me paid money to watch Bolton wonderers,and I Everytime I did I got the value for my money. Football is an entertaining game. Thank you Jay Jay,your types are no more playing the game

Ade1177:


Really I didn't even know Mikel won that much trophies

I just see him as a defensive midfielder that mourinho used very well

VinnyBaba:


Osihmen can NEVER surpass Okocha even if he wins World Best.

Okocha Embodies Football.

He is in a Class of Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Ronaldihno and Ronaldo de Lima.

Can't you see how Ex-Internationals invite him to their Testimonials? 😏

The only Player that would Surpass Okocha is one with same or Greater Dribbling Skills., Not a Striker who only scores Goals.🤨🤨

Just as Messi could match Maradona because he had same or better Skills than the 1986 World cup Winner.🙂

SmartyPants:


You think Okocha was just about dribbling and having fun? In his Bolton days it's arguable he used to dribble unnecessarily sometimes but that paints a completely wrong picture of who Okocha was asa player, especially for Nigeria.

There are several old Nigeria games on YouTube. Try and watch some.

Okocha was the player who would drop deep to receive the ball from the defenders, dictate the game and still find himself creating the chances and scoring in the final third.

The guy was a phenomenal midfielder who has unfortunately been diminished by his dribbling prowess.

obinna58:

If your okocha is so amazing why hasn’t he won the balloon’D or, shamefully not even African best.
Na your emotions Dey talk like this, people who finds it hard to accept reality and facts.

Messi doesn’t match Maradon, he is far ahead of him

Vadese1:
Forget this story. Even the least super eagles players of 94/98 is better than the best player of the current eagles. Okocha is too far from Victor. It will takes us another century to have a player like okocha in Nigeria. The 94 set of Eagle gave us joy to watch football, not this lazy babe eagles

Curse777:



Okocha isn't too ambitious and about Awards, he just enjoys the game dribbling and showing skills

Osimhen is an Orphan who survived rough condition to reach his peak, he is very hungry for success

Pele, Ronaldinho, Maradona, Okocha.... This men were Football entertainers, they give you joy while playing

Ronaldo, Osimhen... This guys are about goals, trophy and winning not entertainment

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