Ghanaian Footballer, Kudus Crowns Nigeria’s Jay-Jay Okocha The Greatest African Player Ever

• Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus has praised Nigerian legend Augustine Jay-Jay Okocha as the best African footballer.
• In an interview with Sky Sports, Kudus praised Okocha’s ingenuity and ability to amuse spectators with his flare.
• Kudus’ praise for Okocha sparked a heated dispute among football fans, with opinions divided over a post on X.

Ghanaian international footballer Mohammed Kudus has crowned Nigeria’s Augustine Azuka. Jay-Jay Okocha is the finest African player ever.

In an interview with Sky Sports, Kudus praised Okocha, highlighting the importance of his creative talent and capacity to amuse football fans.

Ghanaian player Kudus who currently players for Ajax Amsterdam, expressed intense admiration for Okocha’s football prowess and his ability to leave fans with memorable experiences.

“I will say [Jay-Jay] Okocha … I see creative players trying to entertain the game; that can never be washed away. The fans can never forget the experience and the entertainment you give them on the pitch.

“I know goals and assists are important now, but I like creative players and players who like to entertain the fans,” the West Ham United midfielder said when asked about who he thinks is the greatest African player ever.

Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha had several accomplishments, including receiving the BBC African Footballer of the Year award in 2004 and 2005.

Watch Kudus’ interview below.

Mohammed Kudus sparked controversy.

Kudus’ statements generated disagreement among football fans, according to Ghanaian journalist Owuraku Ampofo’s article on X.

@Cultured_NEK said:

Arguable, though.

@__Steeze1 wrote:

Okocha is overrated.

@su_pre_mo commented:

Not a bad choice at all.

@Adjetey_Kurt posted:

Everything he said goes in line with Abedi Pele.

@JustJenero commented:

Unless Kudus is using “football age” there’s no way he saw Okacha play.

@NattyBongo107 said:

He didn’t choose Asamoah Gyan or Michael Essien or Steven Appiah hmmm.

@NanaOseiOw75589 wrote:

Abedi Pele any day his choice though.

Kudus names Emmanuel Danso as the finest player he’s ever played alongside.

In other events, ZackGh.com reports that West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus has dubbed his teammate midfielder Emmanuel Danso the finest player he has ever played alongside.

When asked to choose the finest player he has ever played alongside on the pitch, the Black Stars midfielder showered praise on Danso during an interview with Sky Sports.

Source: ZackGh.com

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