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Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha charges Victor Osimhen to join a Premier League club
Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha has praised compatriot Victor Osimhen for his exploits this season with Napoli and offered some advice on his next career destination.
Osimhen has been in fine form this season with 25 goals in 29 games across all competitions so far, earning him praises from all and sundry including ex-Super Eagle Okocha.
Jay Jay Okocha hails Osimhen
Speaking to the BBC, Okocha waxed lyrical about the Super Eagles striker, acknowledging Osimhen as the credible goal threat he has been this season.
"He’s done well, he’s having a great season and I think he deserves all the praises that he’s getting," Jay Jay said.
"But I think the ultimate for him is to play in the Premier League which he has made clear as well. So, we are following his progress and I think what he can achieve is limitless based on if he continues putting in the hard work that he’s put in so far," Okocha said.
Okocha advises Osimhen on a Premier League move
Jay Jay went on to offer advice to the 24-year-old on a move to the Premier League, claiming that the league would help him improve as a player.
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When asked if Osimhen should move to the Premier League, Jay responded, "I think so, it’s a league that improves players as well and you just have to find the right club that suits your game to make things easier for yourself but without any doubt, I think he’s good enough to play in the Premier League."
On the question of what team would suit Osimhen, Jay Jay said, "Well, I don’t know, a team like Man City but they’ve got Haaland now, I think Man United as well might be ideal for him because they’ve been struggling with a quality striker in recent years."
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"Yeah I think both Manchester teams might be great for him, Arsenal as well," the 49-year-old rounded up on Osimhen's career.
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