The former midfielder was in thrilling form during Friday’s testimonial for Joseph Yobo in Port Harcourt that Super Eagles fans want him back.

At the height of his prowess, Bolton Wanderers fans used to sing that Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha was so good they named him twice.

More than a decade after he last played for the Super Eagles, Nigeria fans want the former midfielder recalled from retirement after he dazzled at Friday’s testimonial for Joseph Yobo in Port Harcourt.

Even Cameroonian super star Samuel Eto’o was intimidated by his array of skills that he asked for the Nigeria legend to be substituted before half time.

Okocha set up two goals for Team Nigeria with some piercing passes from midfield which left everyone stunned by his vision. His feints and turns left opponents lost as he took viewers down memory lane.

Fans took to social media in appreciation of his vintage skills which looked as fresh as it was in youth despite not having played professional football for more than a decade.

If the wish of Nigeria fans comes true, Okocha might be lacing his boots once again for the Super Eagles who have failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations on two consecutive editions.

He won’t be the only legend coming out of retirement though as Brazilian legend Pele has also said he would be warming up to play at the Olympics in August.

Who knows, Nigeria U23 coach Samson Siasia might have found the magic player for his final over-23 slot for the summer.

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The Nigeria National League board have suspended FC Taraba until they pay off all the monies they owe their players from last season, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
The Jalingo-based outfit were relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League last term.
NNL Secretary, Lawrence Katken, stated that the club will play no part in the league until they comply with the decision of the 2015 Annual General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation on the payment of backlog of salaries and allowances to the players.
“Football is governed by rules and rules are meant to be obeyed. We have no choice but to implement the decision of the Congress,” said Katken in a release made available to Completesportsnigeria.com.
“We always have to ensure that clubs in the NNL are ready to run because they move to the Premier League from the NNL.
“It behoves on us to direct them well.”
FC Taraba are due to take on Supreme Court on Sunday.

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aleshmotors:
Madrid win with 1-0

*Chop knuckle*

dozmandon:
I see a 1-1 draw, Atletico to win in penalties

Pls sleep again

unclecycs:
Atletico will lift the trophy

Tonyt will decide

Confederation of African Football, CAF, has slammed a five-year ban on embattled Chris Giwa and four four of his disciples thereby confirming and extending the same five-year ban placed on them by the Amaju Pinnick- led Nigeria Football Federation.

The four others affected by the continental ban are Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong.

In a letter signed by CAF’s Secretary-General, Hicham El Amrani and dated May 27th 2016 and copied to NFF’s President Amaju Pinnick, the letter stated that the ban forbids them from all football related activities for 5 years.

CAF’s letter titled RE- CONVEYANCE OF SANCTIONS BY NFF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS EXTENSION AT THE CONTINENTAL LEVEL reads;

Dear President,
Following your previous correspondence dated May 16th and subsequent exchanges, CAF has well noted the decision of the NFF’s Disciplinary Committee dated May 12th placing five(5) year ban from all football related activities for the following people.
1. Christopher Giwa
2. Muazu Suleyman
3. Yahaya Adama
4. Sani Fema
5. Johnson Effiong

Following receipt of the documentation and details on the case, CAF hereby confirms the extension of such sanctions at the continental level.

Please accept, dear President, our most sincere regards.

CONFEDERATION AFRICAINE
DE FOOTBALL

Hicham El Amrani
Secretary General


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The UEFA Champions League final is just around the corner and once again it will be a side from Spain taking home the most iconic trophy in European football.

This is a game that can certainly go either way. Both teams have been severely tested throughout not only this competition but also La Liga, where they both fell short of FC Barcelona.

With the most number of Champions League titles (10), Real Madrid certainly know how to win these blockbuster fixtures. The most recent of these was from two years ago when these sides met in the final, yet that result has little relevance today apart from purely a motivational factor for both clubs.

Arguably the most influential player on the pitch has to be Cristiano Ronaldo. Having scored 16 goals with just two more needed to break his record of 17 goals in Madrid’s 2013-14 campaign, Ronaldo is obviously a severe threat to the Atlètico’s defence.

Not to be outdone, Antoine Griezmann has been significant for Atlètico with seven goals at vital stages throughout the competition.

Threatening due to his speed, terrific ball control and creativity on the outside, Saul Niguez is a player Real need to shutdown.

Struggling in this year’s tournament, Fernando Torres needs to lift for Atlètico in the final. Although he has scored just one goal from eleven matches, Torres is the kind of player who could prove vital in a massive tie such as this one.

Defence has been the building blocks for Atlètico’s success in the 2015/2016 UEFA Champions League, but this will be tested yet again on Saturday.

Real Madrid possess strong attacking midfielders who constantly pressure the opposition through exquisite and creative passing. Modric, Kroos and Bale are classy playmakers capable of scoring if not causing defensive errors from their respective opponents. Keeping this midfield guarded and ineffective will be extremely difficult for Atlètico.

It is because of this factor that Real Madrid should win the Champions League for a record eleventh time. Despite Atlètico’s strong resilience throughout this competition, Real’s squad consists of too much firepower and too many threats.

Lalasticlala what's your prediction?