Posted by Samuel on Fri 06th Mar, 2026 - tori.ng
According to the 29-year-old, Okocha advised him to play against the opponent on the pitch of play with freedom and without fear throughout his professional career.
Fulham attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi revealed that the most impactful advice he ever received came from Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha
According to the 29-year-old, Okocha advised him to play against the opponent on the pitch of play with freedom and without fear throughout his professional career.
Iwobi, a former Arsenal player, stated this while speaking in a recent interview on The High Performance Podcast.
“He [Okocha] said to me, express yourself. Don’t be afraid to express yourself.
“I got it from my uncle, Jay-Jay Okocha. He said it to me once, and I literally just watched how he lived his life.
“I feel lucky he is my uncle. I used to see him both off the pitch as well as on the pitch.”