In 1990, Okocha joined Enugu Rangers. In his time at the club, he produced many spectacular displays including one where he rounded off and scored a goal, against experienced Nigerian goalkeeper William Okpara in a match against BCC Lions.
This is according to accomplished German coach Jurgen Klopp when referring to Okocha’s stunning goal scored against legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn during the 1992/93 season.
The retired midfielder dribbled in the penalty box and slotting the ball past German and Bayern Munch icon Kahn even going past some players twice.
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" Okocha scored the most spectacular goal in the history of German football,” Klopp told the Guardian.
" It took like five minutes of Kahn and his defenders diving on the floor before he put the ball in the net.”
Besides, he got second place in 2000 and third place in 2002, 2004 and 2006. Also, Okocha played for ‘Super Eagles’ at its first ever World Cup in 1994 and then in 1998 and 2002.
He is a former BBC African Player of the Year. Moreover, Austin Okocha was part of the Nigerian dream team that won the gold medal for Nigeria at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996.
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