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PSG celebrates Jay-Jay Okocha as legend on his 51st birthday

PSG celebrates Jay-Jay Okocha as legend on his 51st birthday 1

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha is celebrating his 51st birthday today and has received a tribute from his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

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PSG took to social media to honor their iconic number 10, sharing several clips and pictures of Jay- Jay Okocha’s time at the club.

The post, captioned “We celebrate our #PSGLegend @official_jj10’s birthday! Happy birthday”, has received thousands of likes and views.

Jay-Jay Okocha spent four years at PSG, from 1998 to 2002, where he dazzled in the club’s blue, white, and red colors.

During his stint, he was involved in over 30 goals across more than 113 appearances for the French side.

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Netizens react:

@elonpizzy: “So arteta played with Jay-Jay, that’s greatness”

@swift_pappy: “Best ever African player, Jay- Jay.”

@futy_uk: “One of the best entertainers football has scene”

@mensa_yahaya: “Slide 11, I see Pochettino and Mikel Arteta. HBirthday Legend Jay-Jay Okocha Okechike”

@emenike_9: “Magic master”

@generaltroy2: “Okocha, arteta, ronaldinho and pochetino in a team. Wow!”

@iamdx2: “Nigeria and Africa lengendary.but football will never forget his marks on the pitch”

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