‘Footballing artist’ Okocha inducted into Bundesliga Legends Network
Austin Okocha, former Super Eagles captain, has joined the Bundesliga Legends Network.
Okocha, who played for Eintracht Frankfurt during his football career, was accorded the recognition by the German league management.
Members of the Bundesliga Legends Network are former players who displayed great skill and shone during their time in Germany’s top flight.
“Following his spell in Germany, the attacking midfielder brought his skills to Turkish team Fenerbahce, Paris Saint-German and Bolton Wanderers, among others,” German Bundesliga management said.
“Never to be forgotten among the sides he has represented, it is with warmth and delight that this footballing artist is remembered among the denizens of Eintracht while followers of the Bundesliga will forever continue to delight in the legend that is Jay-Jay Okocha.
“Welcome to the Bundesliga Legends Network.”
The Delta State Football Association boss set Germany’s football stadia alight between 1992 and 1996.
During the period, Okocha scored 18 goals and provided 13 assists in 90 games for Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Bundesliga Legends Network members include:
Lother Matthaus
Anthony Baffoe
Bun-Kum Cha
Jiayi Chao
Yasuhiko Okudera
Jorg Albertz
Wynton Ruffer
Paulo Sergio
Steven Cherundolo
Pavel Pardo
Austin Jay Jay Okocha
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