Okocha: 'No African Legend Without National Team Glory'
14 January 2026at10:28
Former Nigerian national team star, Jay-Jay Okocha, emphasized the significance of winning a continental title with the national team. His comments come ahead of the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against the Moroccan national team.
Okocha stated in remarks published by the Nigerian website "dailypost": "In Africa, you might win any title with your club, but if you don't win anything for your country, they won't consider you a legend."
The Moroccan national team is set to face their Nigerian counterparts today, Wednesday, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 9 PM (GMT+1).
Q&A
Why does Jay-Jay Okocha believe national team glory is essential for African legends?
Jay-Jay Okocha emphasized that despite club success, an African player won't be considered a true legend without a continental title for their country, a point he made ahead of Nigeria's AFCON semi-final.
What is the significance of the upcoming Nigeria vs. Morocco match mentioned by Okocha?
The match is the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, scheduled for today, Wednesday, at 9 PM (GMT+1) at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
