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OKOCHA Jay-Jay

Age: 24 - Born 14.08.73
Height: 1m75
Weight: 70kg
Position: Midfielder
Club: Fenerbahce (Turkey)

Played for Rangers of Nigeria, Moved to Germany with Borussia Neunkirchen in the lower divisions, Then starred for Eintracht Frankfurt, Transferred in 95 to Fenerbahce of Turkey
Won the 96 Turkish league championship with Fenerbahce, Helped Nigeria win the African Nations Cup in 94 and the Olympic Games gold medal in 96
Played in three of Nigeria's four matches at the 94 World Cup finals
Has recently taken out Turkish citizenship
Nicknamed Jay Jay


Career Facts
Selections: 30
As Of: 28.06.98
Goals: 2
As Of: 06.06.98


France 98 Statistics
Corner Kicks: 8
Fouls Suffered: 12
Fouls: 3
Shots: 11
Shots on Goal: 1
Cautions: 2


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