Watch: Jay-Jay Okocha's Backheel Goal In Exhibition Five-A-Side Match
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In an exhibition match consisting of many legendary football players, Jay-Jay Okocha scored a brilliant backheel goal in Dubai.
Legendary football players like Clarence Seedorf, Kaka, Javier Saviola, Jay-Jay Okocha and Robert Pires were part of a World Stars team that enjoyed a kickabout in an exhibition five-a-side match in Dubai. Okocha in particular caught everyone's attention with a solo backheel goal, which reminded fans of the Nigerian former player's professional career. Carrying the ball forward from his own half, Okocha went past the opposition team and backheeled the ball past a stranded opposition goalkeeper with much aplomb. Here is the video of Okocha's backheel goal in Dubai:
The video was well-received by fans with everyone hailing the former player for his silky skills.
"Jay Jay Okocha. So good they named him twice", one fan commented.
"The Nigerian team really needed Okocha yesterday because their midfield lacks any form of creativity. Too bad he is retired", another fan said.
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