'Jay Jay’ Okocha introduced magic to EPL — Phil Brown

Phil Brown, who signed Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha at Hull city, has stated the Nigerian legend became an iconic big name who brought magic to the premier League in England. Brown made the declaration in the course of a unique television interview showcasing Okocha and his nephew Alex Iwobi of Arsenal.

"He was one of the iconic footballers who hit the premier League,” saluted Phil brown, who labored as assistant manager in the four seasons Okocha turned into at Bolton. “He introduced magic to the premier League.” Kevin Nolan performed along Okocha at Bolton and actually defined him as “a magician”. Former Arsenal and Cameroon defender Lauren played against Okocha on the 2000 AFCON final in Lagos. He said about the former Eagles skipper: “He become one of the quality-ever African players.”

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