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Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha celebrates PSG in the Maldives.
Legendary Super Eagles of Nigeria player Augustine Azuka "Jay-Jay" Okocha was welcomed to the opulent island paradise of the Maldives by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), one of the most successful football clubs and sports franchises in the world.
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Okocha and wife celebrate 25th wedding anniversary in Maldives
Don't miss out see how Super Eagles legend Okocha turned up in the Maldives for his 25th wedding anniversary.
Okocha, a former professional football player from Nigeria known for his talent and skill as an attacking midfielder, luxuriated in the Maldives' lavish amenities.
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Messi models Okocha-inspired PSG 2023/24 home jersey
Okocha's time at PSG inspired the new Lionel Messi-modeled home jersey for the 2023/24 season.
Between 1993 and 2006, Okocha won 73 caps, scored 14 goals, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads for the Nigerian national team.
Okocha and PSG
He is recognized by many as one of the best African football players and as a player who has influenced Paris Saint-Germain's history.
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Situated on a gorgeous private island, the sartorially-rooted retreat welcomed Okocha as a special guest.
At the time of his 1998 signing, Okocha was the most expensive African player, having cost Paris Saint-Germain approximately £14 million.
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With PSG, he played 84 games and scored 12 goals in his four years there.
During his stay in Paris, Okocha also served as a mentor to Ronaldinho, a young football player from Brazil who would go on to win the Ballon d'Or.
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What Okocha did in the Maldives
From July 3rd to July 8th, 2024, Okocha traveled to the Maldives to participate in a number of community projects and to show off the island's natural beauty to his large fan base and PSG's global following.
He attended an intimate meet-and-greet with prominent football players from the Maldives, including both current and former players, as well as sports journalists.
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Subsequently, Okocha engaged in a 6-on-6 futsal competition with a Maziya squad.
He participated in the PSG Academy's youth football training camps in the Maldives.
In the end, he participated in an untimed 5-kilometer fun run to conclude his trip to the Maldives.
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