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This video features: JAYJAY OKOCHA
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Augustine Azuka "Jay-Jay" Okocha was born in August 14, 1973 in Enugu. He was born in Enugu, Nigeria to Mr. & Mrs. Okocha of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria. He is a Nigerian former football player who played as an attacking midfielder. He is known for his stopovers, skills and techniques. He became a Turkish Citizen while playing at Turkcell Super League team Fenerbahçe, and named "Muhammet Yavuz".

In 1990 he joined Everton. In his time at the club he produced many spectacular displays including one where he rounded off and scored a goal, against experienced Nigerian goalkeeper William Okpara in a match against BCC Lions. Later he traveled to Germany to meet a friend, where he was asked to train with his team after impressing in training, and landed a deal with German Third Division side Borussia Neunkirchen.

Okocha joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 1992; He continued to shine for the German side. He encountered problem with the team but he still stayed until the end of the season when Frankfurt were relegated to the Second division, before signing for Istanbul club Fenerbaçhe.

Okocha joined Turkish club Fenerbahçe following Eintracht Frankfurt’s relegation to Bundesliga. He was a part of the side that historically defeated Manchester United 1–0 at Old Trafford in the 1996-1997 UEFA Champions League group stage.

In 1998 French side PSG splashed around $24 million on Okocha, making him the most expensive African player at the time.

Okocha joined Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer after leaving PSG in the summer of 2002 after the FIFA World Cup. He steered the team away from relegation with seven goals. Okocha received more responsibility as he was given the captain’s armband following Guðni Bergsson’s retirement. As captain he led Bolton to their first cup final in nine years where they finished runners-up in the 2004 Football League Cup.

In 2006 he was stripped of the captaincy. At the end of the season, he refused a one-year extension in order to move to Qatar.

After failing to help Nigeria qualify for the 2006 World Cup, Okocha announced that he would retire from international scene after the Cup of Nations in Egypt. Injury prevented Okocha from featuring in any of Nigeria’s opening fixtures and he did not regain fitness until the semi final loss against Ivory Coast. He then played in his final international appearance in a 2–1 victory in a third place playoff against Senegal; he was then given a standing ovation by the nearly 60,000 attendance when he left the field.

He made a return to the Super Eagles in his testimonial against an African select side in Warri. The game featured former players Daniel Amokachi, Alloysius Agu and John Fashanu, as well as current players Benjani and Sulley Muntari. Nigeria won the game 2–1 with Okocha scoring the winning goal after appearing for the side in the second half. There are reports that the Super Eagles may invite him back to camp in preparation of the World Cup qualifying matches in 2009.

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This video series highlights the 50 GREATEST NIGERIANS OF ALL TIME.
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Our list of 50 Greatest Nigerians in History includes (but is not limited to:)
Abike Dabiri
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Agbani Darego
Ahmadu Bello
Bishop Ajayi Crowther   
Alex Ekwueme
Aliko Dangote
Babatunde Olatunji
Bamanga Tukur
Ben Murray
Ben Okri
Bimbo Odukoya
Biship Francis Arinze
Bola Ige
Buchi Emecheta
Charles Soludo
Chief Osita Osadebe

Chinua Achebe
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Chioma Ajunwa
Chris Abani
Chris Anyawu
Dele Momodu
Dick Tiger
Dr Alban
Dora Akunyili
Ebenezer Obey

Fela Anikulapo Kuti
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Gani Fawehinmi
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Grace Williams
Hakeem Olajuwon
Ibrahim Gambari
Ifueko Omoigui
Jimi Agbaje
JJ Okocha
King Sunny Ade (Sunday Adeniyi)
Michael Adenuga
Moshood Kashimawo (MKO) Abiola
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Nuhu Ribadu
Nwankwo Kanu
Obafemi Awolowo (Awo!)
Obiageli Ezekwesili
Odemegwu Ojukwu
Okey Ndibe
Olusegun Obasanjo
Patrick Utomi
Philip Emeagwali
Sade Adu
Samuel Peter
Seal
Tunde Baiyewu
Wole Soyinka
Yakubu Gowon

Muhammadu Buhari

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