Why I got Turkish citizenship, adopted Muhammed as name – Jay Jay Okocha
Nigerian chronicle, Jay Jay Okocha, has relived his glory days with Fenerbahce explaining the causes in the support of him getting Turkish citizenship and a unfamiliar adopted establish, Muhammed Yavuz, whereas playing for the membership in the past.
Okocha stated this whereas hailing a member of Fenerbahce’s coaching personnel as an inspiration in the support of his adopted Turkish establish.
The previous Paris Saint-Germain midfielder represented Fenerbahce for two seasons from 1996 to 1998 after becoming a member of the Turkish giants from German membership Frankfurt in a €1 million deal.
In an interview with Hurriyet, Okocha acknowledged, “I spent two years in Turkey and it turned into as soon as a truly excellent time for me. Other folks cherished me very worthy. Our followers were finest.
“As for this extra or much less offer, I purchased Turkish citizenship with out pondering. I didn’t deserve to alternate my faith, nonetheless I purchased this establish because I knew that Muslims cherished the establish, Muhammad.”
He added, “I well-liked this establish because it’s very sacred and a must-bear for Muslims. Our facility manager turned into as soon as Yavuz. He turned into as soon as very sympathetic, he would form us snicker loads.
“I asked him and put apart my lineage Yavuz. So my establish turned into as soon as Muhammed Yavuz.”
Okocha, who in the destroy joined PSG from Fenerbahce, additionally performed for Bolton for the length of his skilled profession.
