Legendary Nigerian midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha has opted to sign with Kaizer Chiefs over Orlando Pirates during the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
Okocha remains one of the most talented players to come out of Africa, playing for top clubs in Europe. The talented midfielder met Bafana Bafana legends Siphiwe Tshabalala and Manuel “Tikotiko” Bukuane.
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The two South Africans are legends for their country's top rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. These clubs had been competing for supremacy for many years, and the rivalry continued. Despite being together in Ivory Coast, Tshabalala and Tikotiko continue to have a local rivalry and joke about it.
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Tshabalala expressed regret on Instagram that Okocha chose Kaizer Chiefs over Orlando Pirates.
“Sorry Tico @manuelbucuane 🏴☠️ Jay Jay @iamokocha has been cosi-ized ✌🏿😜 #youngthrowback.”
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Tshabalala and Tikotico are centered around their club and have played there for many years. They both contributed significantly to the success of these clubs, but they did so by playing together at Bafana.
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The three stars enjoyed their critique activities at Afcon, joking and smiling. Nigeria and South Africa are in high spirits as they have advanced to the quarter-finals.
Mansi's reaction
Many fans enjoyed it after Jay-Jay Okocha opted to sign with Kaizer Chiefs over Orlando Pirates.
@Lucky Letlhonolo Lekgwathi “Don’t be shy about levers and crossbones☠️😂”
@boniphace “Legends always create something different from themselves. Thank you big brother and Okocha🔥”
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@Masala M Vhakalaha: “Once a pirate, always a pirate. Tico Tico👊🏾👊🏾”
@Patrick Spazzo Katandoka “Jay Jay 🔥 The guy was so great I named him twice ✌🏾”
@Knoxman Nhavotso “Shabaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa… How about preparing for tomorrow!!” 🔥”
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