There were very few TV sets when I grew up... We could not see matches and did not know too many players. Only Pele was a household name and he was the one most children idolised. — Jay-Jay Okocha Copy Share Image
Education from six-year-old to 14 is compulsory in Nigeria, but the simple fact is that a lack of resources, coupled with peoples' inability to afford books and uniforms mean the reality for millions of Nigerian children is a life without education. — Jay-Jay Okocha Copy Share Image
People wonder why I chose to come to Bolton. There's a different pressure and mentality here to PSG, where we were expected to challenge… — Jay-Jay Okocha Copy Share Image
I know there are millions of football fans who love this game, but can see the world outside it. — Jay-Jay Okocha Copy Share Image
It is always nice to play for the bigger teams, contesting titles and Champions League rather than relegation. — Jay-Jay Okocha Copy Share Image
I often come across Russians and they're all interested in football. — Jay-Jay Okocha Copy Share Image
Everybody wants to play in the Premiership and I like a big challenge. — Jay-Jay Okocha Copy Share Image
