‘I still pay royalties to my brother’ — Okocha on famous nickname

Super Eagles legend Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has revealed that his famous nickname, which became a defining part of his football identity, actually came from his elder brother, a connection he jokingly says still earns his brother “royalties.”
Okocha explained that the name began in the neighbourhood where he grew up, where several boys were called Austin. Since his elder brother was also known as Jay-Jay, people started using the name to distinguish him from the other Austins.
Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Okocha recalled how he and his brothers spent much of their childhood playing football on the streets because they had few toys or other forms of entertainment.
“I think it ...