The Arsenal manager hails Jay Jay Okocha and reveals his regret in not signing the former Super Eagles captain
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has hailed former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, calling him ‘one of the most skillful’ players he has ever seen.
The current chairman of the Delta State Football Association played against the Arsenal during his time with English Premiership club, Bolton and the respected Frenchman has revealed that Jay Jau Okocha was a delight to watch.
According to Sporting Life newspaper, Arsene Wenger ran into Jay Jay Okocha at the Arsenal training ground and scream, “oh my God Jay Jay what are you doing here? are you here to sign a contract with me?
Speaking to the newspaper later, Arsene Wenger said; ” Jay Jay remains one of the best and skillful players that has ever played in the English Premier League. He was a delight to watch and a dream player of any coach. I wanted him then, but the situation was not conducive at that time.”
Another Arsenal chief David Dein last month hailed another Nigerian player, Kanu Nwankwo, describing him as an extra-ordinary player.
