Former World Cup and Premier League star Jay-Jay Okocha
could be on the verge of a shock move to amateur side Wolverton Town after
playing for their reserve side last week, the club confirmed.
could be on the verge of a shock move to amateur side Wolverton Town after
playing for their reserve side last week, the club confirmed.
Okocha, 41, played 45 minutes for Wolverton’s reserves
against Arlesey Town reserves last week, but has not yet decided on whether to
make a permanent move to the Milton Keynes club.
against Arlesey Town reserves last week, but has not yet decided on whether to
make a permanent move to the Milton Keynes club.
Wolverton, who currently ply their trade in the Spartan
South Midlands League, were tight-lipped about Okocha’s long-term future.
South Midlands League, were tight-lipped about Okocha’s long-term future.
Amanda Keech, chairperson of Wolverton Town, said: “He did
play 45 minutes last week for us but we can’t say either way whether he will
sign yet.
play 45 minutes last week for us but we can’t say either way whether he will
sign yet.
“He is friends with somebody who coaches at the club and
could be helping out with pre-season training with the players. We will be able
to say more once he has decided.”
could be helping out with pre-season training with the players. We will be able
to say more once he has decided.”
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