Why I retired from football – Okocha
Austin Jay Jay Okocha has attributed
his decision to retire early from active football to lack of enough playing
time. The ex-Nigeria international who dazzled the footballing world with his
sizzling skills and breathtaking performances made the shock decision to leave
the game in 2008. According to the Olympic Gold medallist, reduced minutes on
the pitch of play triggered his exile from the round leather game, at the age
of 34. Okocha “I must confess that not getting a lot of playing time was the
main reason why I retired from playing at a very young age,” Okocha told media
men at a press conference organised by Star Times. “I believe that it is not
worth it to train from Monday to Friday just to have 20 minutes on the pitch or
sit on the bench on Saturday. I am very competitive.”
The midfielder who last represented
Nigeria in 2006, appeared for the Super Eagles 75 times with 14 goals to his
name.
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