Super Eagles legend Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has addressed rumours suggesting that he is keen to become the next President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
…Says Enough is enough
Former midfield maestro and Nigeria’s Super Eagles Captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has formally declared his passionate interest to run for the post of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Chairman in the next round of election at the Glass House, Abuja.
…Says Enough is enough
Former midfield maestro and Nigeria’s Super Eagles Captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has formally declared his passionate interest to run for the post of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Chairman in the next round of election at the Glass House, Abuja.
His mission is very simple: To sanitise the Nigerian football and coach selection process which ha been shrouded in secrecy over the years.
Making his declaration in his social media handle, Okocha said as follows;
His mission is very simple: To sanitise the Nigerian football and coach selection process which ha been shrouded in secrecy over the years.
Making his declaration in his social media handle, Okocha said as follows;
There have been rumours circulating on social media indicating that the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion has decided to run for the NFF Presidency in the next election.
Ibrahim Musa Gusau has served as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) since 2022 and he has been criticised for the way he has run the organisation.
Okocha has taken to his official Instagram to dismiss the rumours, insisting that he has ‘not said or spoken to anyone about Nigerian football or any interest in becoming NFF president.’
“Hello everyone, I just want to use this opportunity to say that the news and posts that have been circulating are false,” Okocha said.
“I have not said or spoken to anyone about Nigerian football or any interest in becoming NFF president. I’m currently in Kigali attending SPORTSBIZAFRICA, so I’m pleading with the people spreading false information to stop,” he said. Okocha added
“I appreciate my people and understand the frustration we’re going through, but be rest assured that better days are ahead. Let’s keep believing. I know that it is not easy, but we are all in it together. God bless, and please let’s stay strong.”