Okocha prefers to watch the EPL to the NPFL, calls for a long-term plans 

Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, whereas calling for a greater group and a extra tv pleasant shows within the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League has thrown a refined jab on the league, Nigeriasoccernet.com stories.

In an interview with Capital Sport in Nairobi, Kenya, the favored quantity ten claimed he’ll desire to look at the English Premier League fairly than the home league in Nigeria.

He then additional requested for improve within the group customary of the league so as to appeal to high quality abilities and extra sponsors.

“I don’t suppose I’d watch the Nigerian League if there’s a Premier League match on tv, that’s if I’m being trustworthy, as a result of the Premier League is extra engaging.

“We have to return to the drafting board and provides ourselves time and put one thing collectively that can make our leagues engaging,” he informed Kenyan-based, Capital Sports activities.

“Our individuals will fall in love with one thing engaging and well-packaged. I can take the instance of South Africa, the locals there attend matches within the stadium as a result of the league is engaging.”

“There are additionally the North African nations the place the locals exit and watch the matches. I feel generally we have to copy the leagues overseas, neglect our ego and humble ourselves, and begin from scratch once more.”

“We want a long-term plan to arrange our leagues and make them engaging, it isn’t rocket science, Jay Jay concludes.

Okocha had 73 caps for Nigeriam nationwide workforce between 1993 and 2006, scoring 14 objectives and was a part of the Nigeria aspect that gained the African Cup of Nations AFCON title in 1994.

By Olujimi Dare Ogun