Augustine Azuka "Jay-Jay" Okocha, 50, who has played for many popular football clubs, arrived in Maldives today at the invitation of Ooredoo Maldives.
Okocha was welcomed at the Velana International Airport (VIA) by Ooredoo Managing Director and CEO Khalid Al Hamadi, senior Ooredoo officials and some staff.
Okocha, who is visiting Maldives from July 1 to July 6, was invited under the partnership with Ooredoo's premium partner PSG.
An event will be held at the Male' Synthetic Track this evening with Okocha and the PSG Academy Coaching Clinic.
Jay Jay Okocha was warmly welcomed by Ooredoo Maldives. -- Photo: Miraan Nashim. Adhadhu
A futsal match and an autograph session will be held at the Galolhu Stadium on Monday.
Okocha, who is one of the best players in Africa and Nigeria, was named BBC African Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004.
He was named Nigeria's best footballer seven times, made 73 appearances for the national team, scoring 14 goals and was part of the squad that won the 1994 African Cup of Nations and 1996 Summer Olympics.
