Rangers defender, Calvin Bassey has come out to name Jay-Jay Okocha as his role model when he was growing up. He recently revealed that the former Bolton Wanderers wizard was his hero, and Nigerians have been reacting.
According to him, Okocha’s confidence on the ball was super admirable and the midfielder was never scared to take people on or impress the crowd.
Bassey added that Okocha was really a joy to watch on the pitch, and he hopes to play that way as well.
“There is no doubt we have plenty of quality in the national team. Joe Aribo plays with me and he knows what I can do.”
“I will bring energy and physicality to the Eagles’ defence and will also bring a bit of doggedness to African football.”
“I know it will be physical, but I think that will play to my strengths. Growing up and watching the Super Eagles, Jay-Jay Okocha was my role model.”
“He was so confident in the ball and that’s something I love to emulate. He was not scared to take on players and express himself and he was a joy to watch.”
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