Jay Jay Okocha Named Among The Greatest African Players To Have Played In The EPL

Following Sadio Mane’s departure from the premier league, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand picks Premier League’s high 5 African gamers with Nigeria nice, Jay Jay Okocha named, Nigeriasoccernet can report.

Sadio Mane has left Liverpool after six seasons with the Reds, scoring 120 objectives throughout 269 appearances and profitable six trophies as a part of Jurgen Klopp ‘s well-known entrance three. Mohamed Salah – a person who helped make up that trident – joined Mane on Ferdinand’s listing.

In a tweet posted after the £35.1 million deal between Bayern and Liverpool was accomplished on Wednesday, the Manchester United legend named his high 5 African stars and gave out some honourable mentions.

“I am going…” Ferdinand teased. “In no explicit order; [Didier] Drogba, Salah, Mane, Yaya Toure, [Michael] Essien.” The previous England captain then added: “Raaaaaa that is laborious yenoooo. [Riyad] Mahrez received some trophies. I beloved Jay-Jay [Okocha] additionally… mad participant.”

Austin Jay Jay Okocha joined Bolton Wanderers from Paris Saint Germain in 2002. He went on to make 124 appearances for the workforce between 2002 and 2006 scoring 14 objectives for them.