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Football icon Jay-Jay Okocha played a key part in convincing his nephew, a Premier League star, to play for Nigeria over England.
Okocha, known for his incredible flair, played 73 times for Nigeria.
After playing for Paris Saint-Germain, Okocha had a spell at Bolton Wanderers between 2002 and 2006. He later returned to English football with Hull City.
Okocha was part of the Nigeria side that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994.
In addition, he was involved as Nigeria won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics.
Jay-Jay Okocha convinced his nephew, a Premier League star, to play for Nigeria over England
One of the greatest African players of all time, Okocha was renowned for his flair
Fulham star Alex Iwobi revealed that his uncle Okocha influenced his decision to represent Nigeria instead of England.
