Made my heart melt! - Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha celebrates French Open champ Coco Gauff

Made my heart melt! - Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha celebrates French Open champ Coco Gauff

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 20:11 - 07.06.2025

French Open champion Coco Gauff leaves Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha emotional after historic win.

Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha has expressed deep emotion and pride following Coco Gauff’s sensational victory at the French Open on Saturday evening.

The 21-year-old American tennis prodigy secured her second major title by overcoming world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping three-set battle, finishing 6-7, 6-2, 6-4.

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5 Football Matches That Made Jay-Jay Okocha a Legend Today
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5 Football Matches That Made Jay-Jay Okocha a Legend Today

Jay-Jay Okocha remains one of the most naturally gifted African players to ever grace the pitch. He blended street-style football and technical brilliance with charisma, and this made him a fan favourite wherever he went. While there are countless memories of Okocha dazzling crowds, these five matches stand out as the ones that made him a football legend.

This remarkable win not only showed Gauff’s incredible talent and resilience but also marked a historic milestone as she became the first American woman to win the French Open singles title since Serena Williams in 2015.

Okocha, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest footballers, took to Instagram to share his heartfelt congratulations and admiration for the young athlete’s achievement.

Jay Jay Okocha celebrates Coco.
Jay Jay Okocha celebrates Coco.

“This made my heart melt. Congratulations @coco, our champ and hero,” he wrote, capturing the genuine emotion he felt witnessing Gauff’s rise to the top of the tennis world.

The Nigerian icon’s reaction highlights the powerful connection sports can create across different disciplines and borders.

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Coco Gauff lifts her second major title.

For Okocha, who inspired millions with his artistry and passion on the football pitch, Gauff’s victory represents the spirit of determination and excellence that resonates with athletes everywhere.

His emotional response shows how Gauff’s success is not just a personal win but a source of inspiration for fans and aspiring sportspeople globally.

Coco Gauff won her first Roland Garros title, defeating world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff’s journey to the French Open title has been nothing short of extraordinary.

From a young tennis prodigy to a major champion, her story embodies hard work, perseverance, and the ability to rise to the occasion under pressure.

Jay-Jay Okocha
Jay-Jay Okocha in action for Bolton against Chelsea's Claude Makelele (Credit: Imago) Jay-Jay Okocha in action for Bolton against Chelsea (Credit: Imago)

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As she continues to build her legacy, the support and admiration from legends like Jay Jay Okocha add a special dimension to her growing influence in the world of sports.