Which Nigerian footballer is the most popular ?

Taribo West and Austin Jay Jay Okocha thrilled Nigerian fans at the National Stadium, Lagos for over a decade

Nigeria is home to some of the best soccer talents on the continent and in the global stage. But when it comes to gauging the popularity of a player, many factors are at play. The West African country is never short of world class players, tens of whom ply their trade in the top European leagues. So, from our football betting tips today, active Nigerian players are worth considering in the goal-scorer market.

We review a list of the most popular football players from Nigeria in this post and the following are our best picks:

Jay-Jay Okocha

Jay-Jay Okocha is a former Nigeria soccer star from the golden generation. In his quest for greatness, Okocha was a freestyler on the pitch, having fun while he was at it. He may not be the most capped Nigerian player but Jay-Jay remains a dominant name in football circles. From the time he made his debut for the Super Eagles, scoring a total of 15 goals in 75 Caps, the former PSG player isn’t leaving any football conversation soon. Okocha remains active in the football world as a pundit.

Daniel Amokachi

Moreover, in the golden generation of players who raised the bar high for Nigerian players, Daniel Amokachi is another player whose exploits in the football world made him one of the most prolific forwards to have graced the field for the Super Eagles. Amokachi played for several European clubs, with most of his time spent in Belgium. He won the 1994 AFCON, the FA Cup with Everton in 1995, an Olympic Medal in 1996, and a Turkish Cup with Besiktas in 1990 and 1991. And according to Premier League on its official website, players like John-Obi Mikel or Yakubu are worth mentioning