CHAN 2023: Okocha Among African Football Legends Invited For The Opening Ceremony

CHAN 2023: Okocha Among African Football Legends Invited For The Opening Ceremony

Sampson Adedeji

As the 2023 Championship of African Nations kicks off in Algeria, former Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder Jay Jay Okocha is among the continent's legends invited to grace the opening ceremony, BSNSports.com.ng has gathered.

Nigeria's mercurial player attended 5 African Cup of Nations and was part of the victorious 1994 set in Tunisia.

Joining Okocha is Rabah Madjer, who played for Algeria for 19 years - winning the AFCON in 1990 as well as playing at two World Cups in 1982 and 1986, will lead the way for the legends and welcome them to his homeland.

 Also joining this decorated contingent will be two-time African champion Samuel Eto’o who is also the Cameroon Football Federation president.