Former Nigerian international Jay Jay Okocha appointed Minister of Sports

Okocha, the former glory of African Football, benefits from the confidence of the new President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, to revive local football, develop it and inspire Nigerian youth.

While it is true that Okocha is taking his first official steps into the political arena, he is not a novice in the world of sport where he has gained many experiences over the years.

The man who is not only known in his country for his skills on the pitch, is also pampered for his charisma and his leadership. He will therefore be able to rely on his qualities to best survey the corridors of politics and provide his country with new sports infrastructures or improve the existing ones, and encourage Nigerian youth to get involved in sport.

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The new Minister of Sports intends to take up this challenge after these exploits with the Super Eagles.

With 73 selections for the national team from 1993 to 2006, Jay Jay Okocha was Olympic champion in 1996, winner of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 1994 and 2000. He was also voted best player of the CAN 2004. He was born on August 14, 1973 in Enugu, Nigeria, married with two children.