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Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by robosky02(m): 7:45am On Dec 15, 2023 |
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 15 Likes
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Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by robosky02(m): 7:52am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Na waoo Somebody is trying to shake the table. For me : e never reach that level yet. By the way That bring the question, what really makes a man great in football Is it the awards or The exceptional display 157 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by GanagiBitrus: 8:03am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Too early in his career to start making such comparisons & talking of greatness. "It's Only After Running the Race that you Count the Miles" 94 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Curse777: 8:03am On Dec 15, 2023 |
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 . 178 Likes 15 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Princezibk: 8:57am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Confirm ! But JAY JAY is a phenomenal player during his era till date 🙌 3 Likes |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by kkkp: 9:53am On Dec 15, 2023 |
You know nothing about football. no well 47 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by kokakola: 9:53am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Stop all these unnecessary and unrealistic reasoning. They are both good at their Prime and Carriers individually and relatively. 40 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by damosky12(m): 9:53am On Dec 15, 2023 |
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 name. Let's not be silly, please! 159 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by OluwaFuntoh: 9:53am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Lies 29 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Becomrichn: 9:54am On Dec 15, 2023 |
How can he bigģeŕ 5 Likes |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by MayowaTallguy: 9:54am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Osimehn is not bigger than Eto'o,Drogba,okocha and kanu. Even big yak. 46 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Andyblaze: 9:54am On Dec 15, 2023 |
They won't agree |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by jaxxy(m): 9:54am On Dec 15, 2023 |
is it only by caf awards? 5 Likes |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Agbadocassava: 9:55am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Bigger than Kanu too 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Samunique(m): 9:55am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Village people at work again oo ! They won destroy this guy carrier before eh even start !!! 28 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by BigDawsNet: 9:55am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Probably... but Okocha is a worldclass player and a legend... Victor will get to that stage someday 9 Likes |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by israelmao(m): 9:55am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Osimhen even have more time to be greater. 1 Like |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Kingpele(m): 9:55am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Not really what jj okocha did with ball is legendary ..he inspired world best players like Ronaldinho. Messi etc ..Victor is intelligent once inside the box but lack the general ability to entertain us with the ball like jj 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by omoowhe: 9:55am On Dec 15, 2023 |
They'll remember jay jay for years to come, give osimhen few years and no one will talk about him, just like Mikel that won all the trophies in football! You can't compare a legend with a goalscorer 35 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by kossyablaze(m): 9:55am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Isoright |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Notatribalist(m): 9:55am On Dec 15, 2023 |
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 47 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Nahunger(m): 9:56am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by atheistandproud(m): 9:56am On Dec 15, 2023 |
MayowaTallguy: Remove Yakubu 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Petacephas: 9:57am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Lie 1 Like |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Exceed15: 9:57am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Okocha was more concerned about making money rather featuring in big teams. As it stands now Osimhen has accomplished more than him as Africa footballer of the year winner. However okocha has become a brand and an icon 11 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Ade1177: 9:57am On Dec 15, 2023 |
omoowhe: Really I didn't even know Mikel won that much trophies I just see him as a defensive midfielder that mourinho used very well 5 Likes |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by Zumarocket(f): 9:57am On Dec 15, 2023 |
No doubt. He his. Jj was good but not good enough |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by AZControversial(m): 9:57am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Maybe....... But Osimhen won't see himself in that light because of his humility.... |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by bigdammyj: 9:58am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Noted |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by SmartyPants(m): 9:58am On Dec 15, 2023 |
MayowaTallguy: He has surpassed the Yak already. The rest, no he hasn't. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Victor Osimhen Is Now Bigger Than JJ Okocha After CAF Awards — Nigerian Journali by VeeVeeMyLuv(m): 9:59am On Dec 15, 2023 |
Okocha scored many wonderful freekicks throughout his career But I have never seen the new CAF POTY score a free kick 12 Likes 1 Share |
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