A trip to Scotland with Celtic and Kilmarnock followed, and still couldn't make his mark. Ibrahim later collapsed on a pitch in Scotland, before making his way to Slovakia, where he found a home with AS Trencin. After successful two seasons with AS Trencin, He joined Gent in , but injury limited him to just 4 appearances, and was asked to leave.
Lookman shared some attributes with the former Bolton Wanderers Captain, but he lacks the attitude, zeal and passion to excel at the highest level. He's years old now and currently without a club. Nwakali is a playmaker who is capable of doing wonderful things.
After excelling at the World Cup, he joined Arsenal, and that was the beginning of his troubles. He later left Arsenal in a permanent deal for Spanish side Huesca. Nwakali is yet to earn his first cap for the Super Eagles, no, thanks to lack of stability at the club level.
Mikel is the player who came close to emulating the magician, Jay Jay Okocha. Mikel was the heir apparent to Okocha's creative throne,, but everything changed after his to Chelsea. He went from being a creative midfielder to defensive, a role he played for many years at Chelsea. Although, Mikel had a successful career with the national team, but he never became the many want to see.
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Welcome to the Pulse Community! We will now be sending you a daily newsletter on news, entertainment and more. Also join us across all of our other channels - we love to be connected! Authors: Seyi Alao Pulse Contributor. October 23, PM. Bundesliga, he left the outfit, recording 90 appearances, netting 16 times. He spent two seasons at the side and amassed 30 goals in 62 appearances. That deal made him the most expensive footballer of African origin at the time.
His spell in this club lasted four years, where he featured in 84 matches and netted 12 times. During his time in Paris, he also served as a mentor for young Brazilian player Ronaldinho. In his 1st season at the club, despite being plagued by injuries, he stole the hearts of Bolton fans.
As captain, Jay-Jay led Bolton to their 1st cup final in nine years, when they finished runners-up to Middlesbrough F. At the end of the season, JJ declined a one-year contract extension and instead joined Qatar SC. After just a season in the Qatari side, in , Football League Championship side Hull City outfit secured his service on a free transfer.
His club career spanned about 18 years, retiring in Okocha is currently regarded as the best Bolton Wanderers player ever. Moreover, in April , he declared his interest to contest for the Nigeria Football Federation president.
As a successful ex-player turned business tycoon, Okocha has amassed a considerable fortune. He, however, loves posting pictures of his vehicles. Emmanuel, his older brother, is a former footballer who also played for the Super Eagles. Okocha has a nephew, Alex Iwobi , a former Arsenal forward, who now plies his trade with Everton and Nigeria. Okocha got married in to Nkechi Okocha, and the loving couple has been together ever since. Okocha was a talented footballer that had various stunning skills in his locker: He had sublime dribbling skills, was a quick playmaker, and a great free-kick taker.
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