Okocha refutes viral claim on contesting NFF presidency

By Tosin Omojola –

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has denied a statement credited to him online, claiming he was vying for the post of President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Reacting to the rumour, which went viral across various social media platforms on Wednesday, the former Bolton Wanderers midfielder described the post as unfounded.

In a statement released on Thursday morning, Okocha stressed that the claim was false, adding that he had not made any comments about Nigerian football in recent times.

“Hello everyone, I just want to use this opportunity to say that the news and post circulating are false.

“I have not said or spoken to anyone about Nigerian football or any interest in becoming NFF President. I’m currently in Kigali attending SPORTSBIZAFRICA. So I’m pleading with those spreading false information to stop.

“I appreciate my people and understand the frustration we’re going through, but be assured that better days are ahead,” Okocha said.

He concluded with an appeal to Nigerians to remain hopeful:

“Let’s keep believing. I know it is not easy, but we are all in it together. God bless, and please, let’s stay strong.”