Tremendous Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha has denied studies linking him to an curiosity in contesting for the presidency of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF).
In a press release launched on his official Instagram web page, Okocha described the circulating claims as false and deceptive.
Okocha posted on his verified social media handles to handle the difficulty.
“Good day everybody, I need to use this chance to say that the information and posts circulating are false.” He wrote .
He went additional : ” I’ve not mentioned or spoken to anybody about Nigerian soccer or any curiosity in changing into NFF president,” Okocha clarified.
The previous Tremendous Eagles captain famous that he’s presently in Kigali, Rwanda, attending the SportsBizAfrica convention.
He appealed to the general public to ignore the rumors and urged these spreading the false data to desist.
Okocha inspired Nigerians to remain hopeful regardless of present challenges. “I do know it’s not simple, however we’re all on this collectively. God bless, and please let’s keep robust,” he concluded.
The present board of the NFF, led by Ibrahim Gusau, has come underneath hearth in current days because the Tremendous Eagles proceed to wrestle of their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria’s current 1-1 draw in opposition to South Africa has put their qualification hopes on a cliffhanger, they usually face the potential of lacking out on the FIFA World Cup for the second time in a row.
Jay-Jay Okocha is certainly one of Nigeria’s most interesting gamers and was a part of the primary set of gamers to qualify the Tremendous Eagles for the FIFA World Cup, the place he and his teammates dazzled the world at USA 94.
