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The French star has revealed how the Super Eagles icon Jay Jay Okocha made him fall in love with English side Bolton Wanderers.
Kingsley Coman, the 2018 World Cup winner with France, recently expressed his admiration for Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha, revealing that he was a big influence on his love for Bolton Wanderers.
In a conversation with Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand shared on social media, Coman stated that Okocha is his favourite player after Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho.
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He fondly recalled how watching Okocha play made him support Bolton, and emphasised that he was the only player he knew on the team at that time.
“The thing was that in the summer if you say any name, it could be an issue for them,” he stated. “But then, I liked Bolton because of Okocha and I said ‘Okay, this is the team that came to me.’ He was the only player I knew at the time in the team.’ “But he was the player I liked the most after Ronaldinho.”
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Okocha joined Bolton in 2002 on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, where Coman also played before he left for Italian giants Juventus.
During his tenure at Bolton from 2002 to 2006, Okocha's impact was profound; he became known for his dazzling skills and was pivotal in steering the team away from relegation in his debut season.
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His remarkable performances earned him a place in the hearts of fans and accolades from manager Sam Allardyce, who described him as the best player he ever managed.
Speaking further, Coman highlighted Okocha's unique style and energy on the pitch as what attracted him to the Nigerian star.
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“The skill, the style,” he added. “I was the type of player that looked not just at the skill but the energy and the feeling you give people when you play.”
This admiration shows how Okocha's talent has transcended generations, inspiring young players like Coman and Ferdinard, who also admitted he loved the skills of Okocha despite being a defender, to appreciate the beauty of football.
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