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Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by tundetech5: 2:40pm On Sep 03, 2023 |
Nigeria Super Eagles icon Austine Jay Jay Okocha has been reminded of his time as an administrator after his comments on the NPFL in Kenya. Nigerian football legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha has come under the storm following comments he made about the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. According to Pulse Sports, Jay Jay Okocha has revealed that he will not watch the NPFL if there is a Premier League match. The 50-year-old made the statement during a Premier League trophy tour in Kenya recently. Okocha on the NPFL Speaking to Kenya-based Capital Sports, the former midfield maestro was honest and brutal with his assessment of the NPFL. According to him, the Nigeria domestic league is not well-packaged enough to attract followers like him to ditch European leagues. “I don’t think I’d watch the Nigerian league if there is a Premier League match on the television, that is if I am being honest because the Premier League is more attractive,” Okocha stated. Our people will fall in love with something that is attractive and well-packaged. I can take the example of South Africa, the locals there attend matches in the stadium because the league is attractive,” he added. Journalist replies Okocha The comments from Okocha have not gone down well with some NPFL enthusiasts who have taken to social media to respond. Led by Photojournalist Tobi Adepoju, the former Bolton Wanderers skipper has been criticised for his comments. In a long-form reply posted on the social media platform, , formerly Twitter, Adepoju went down memory lane to remind Okocha of his in-famous time as Chairman of the Delta State Football Association. “Okocha was supported by Amaju Pinnick & he was elected as Delta State Football Association Chairman which automatically made him a Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress Member,” Adepoju posted. “He ruined Delta State FA & he was judged to be the most incompetent Delta FA Boss in history. He was forced to resign before the Delta FA Congress impeached him, they were pissed and disappointed. When football fans call for Ex-Players to lead football administration in the country, I laugh at it. Let's leave them to honour invitations from politicians and play novelty matches.” Source: Pulse Sports Nigeria https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/jay-jay-okocha-npfl-expert-blasts-super-eagles-legend-after-comments-nigerian-league-2023090311255925336 18 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by TemplarLandry: 2:45pm On Sep 03, 2023 |
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Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by iamoyindamola(m): 2:50pm On Sep 03, 2023 |
But he's saying the truth Why will I watch naija league that home club hardly lose unless the ref is ready to suffer, the pitch sef only few have high standard Imagine one qualifying for continental tourney caf have to tell the club to look for another stadium as the one they use is not up to standard 134 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by Solsix(m): 3:00pm On Sep 03, 2023 |
Npfl clubs should first of learn how to post match highlights like epl clubs on Thier handles. This could help attract followers 96 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by STARGREEN(m): 3:01pm On Sep 03, 2023 |
He can help in repackaging it. If you hear the he will be at the stadium to kick off a match, the name alone Jay Jay will attract some fans to the stadium. He has a role to play aside criticism. Moreover, we are not yet at the stage of comparing English Premier League to that of Nigeria. 46 Likes
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Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by NOC1(m): 4:04pm On Sep 03, 2023 |
This line got me laughing "When football fans call for Ex-Players to lead football administration in the country, I laugh at it. Let's leave them to honour invitations from politicians and play novelty matches.” 90℅ Nigerians are crooks posing to be saints. 65 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by masui(m): 6:54am On Sep 04, 2023 |
NOC1: 💯 💯 Truth. You saw what ex-internationals did during the build up to last general elections. 30 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by BigBlackPreek(m): 9:40am On Sep 04, 2023 |
He just said the ugly truth..... 4 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by KingLennon(m): 9:40am On Sep 04, 2023 |
Even the honourable Minister for sports will not watch the NPFL when there is an EPL match na Okocha go come watch am? League wer dey like Obolo community schools competition 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by ATEAMS: 9:40am On Sep 04, 2023 |
LoL |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by oluwaseunamos33(m): 9:40am On Sep 04, 2023 |
Hmmm |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by CandidAdmin(m): 9:41am On Sep 04, 2023 |
Although I don't watch the matches, I follow it on LS. Food for thought - not only management, finacial capability, economic factor and fun also acts as factors. MY SIGGY! |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by MVLOX(m): 9:42am On Sep 04, 2023 |
All of them have failed to improve the Nigerian league.... shame on all of them 4 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by IVORY2009(m): 9:42am On Sep 04, 2023 |
The local league in Nigeria needs sponsors. |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by SirLakes: 9:42am On Sep 04, 2023 |
We sha like being lied to So he should say he would watch a naija league game instead of EPL 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by sallazlee(m): 9:43am On Sep 04, 2023 |
In peace |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by BoldBrainz(m): 9:43am On Sep 04, 2023 |
iamoyindamola: They're both saying the truth. The NPFL is useless and uninspiring. 3 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by spiSeyi: 9:44am On Sep 04, 2023 |
iamoyindamola:Things have greatly improved, Jay Jay is only pained because he was sidelined by the new NPL administrator 4 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by Godwin4444: 9:44am On Sep 04, 2023 |
iamoyindamola:though okocha get him own for body too but he’s obviously right in this one Npl that once home team is losing dem go scatter everywhere, investors won’t even look at their side n another thing is corruption n match fixing 5 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by spiSeyi: 9:45am On Sep 04, 2023 |
Nigeria Premier League has greatly improved and has created more jobs & businesses. I make some cool cash on match days , if you believe Jay Jay you are living in the past. Jay Jay is pained because he was sidelined by the new management of NPL and the great fit they have attained without him because he performed woefully when he was there 10 Likes
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Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by palpablegist: 9:45am On Sep 04, 2023 |
How did it happen? 1 Like |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by bigdawg7: 9:45am On Sep 04, 2023 |
Okocha don buy market adepoju just dey enter am wotowoto 3 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by NaughtyBrainiac: 9:45am On Sep 04, 2023 |
Truth. Most people that are quick to criticise always perform woefully when given the opportunity to make a change. Just like most of these Obedients that don't have anything in their brains. Yet, they are the loudest when it comes to criticising, bullying and cursing. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by FitCorper: 9:45am On Sep 04, 2023 |
Austin Okocha I respect your achievements in football, but knowing you were complicit in ruining my beloveth Delta state football, choosing money over passion and duty, shame on you. For bringing bet king and joining hands to ruin most Nigerian youths, again I say shame on you. A good name is better than riches. 7 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by Engrduke: 9:46am On Sep 04, 2023 |
It's easier said than done. When he was given the football administrative role in Delta State, I doubt Jay Jay performed any wonder. It's easier to criticize Sha. 3 Likes |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by Biola67: 9:47am On Sep 04, 2023 |
Nigeria league wey the coach don stake full time draw 😆😆 1 Like |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by specialmati(m): 9:47am On Sep 04, 2023 |
nigeria league where thieves are in charge, how will they make it attractive 1 Like |
Re: Tobi Adepoju Blasts Jay Jay Okocha After Comments On Nigerian League by LOVEGINO(m): 9:48am On Sep 04, 2023 |
Solsix:dem never finish pay players finish, na advert dem wan do. 3 Likes |
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