World football body, FIFA, don come out to confam say Nigerian legend, Jay-Jay Okocha, still hold the record for most successful dribbles for one single World Cup match. According to FIFA, Okocha complete 15 successful dribbles during Nigeria vs Italy match for Round of 16 for 1994 World Cup wey happen for United States. That record still stand strong, no matter say many world-class dribblers don show face since that time.
The former Super Eagles captain achieve this against a strong Italian side wey get stars like Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta, and Demetrio Albertini. FIFA talk say Okocha’s record still dey, even with emergence of many talented players over the years. For second place, Brazilian Jairzinho and Englishman Paul Gascoigne dey joint with 13 successful dribbles each for one World Cup match.
Other legends wey FIFA recognize as some of the competition’s greatest dribblers include Eusebio, Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, and Jamal Musiala. FIFA also note say Lionel Messi hold record for most successful dribbles across all World Cup appearances, with 125 total. And Maradona still be the player with highest number of successful dribbles for one single tournament, wey be 53 for 1986 World Cup.
This recognition from FIFA don further cement Okocha’s status as one of the most skilful footballers for World Cup history. E also make am one of Nigeria’s most celebrated sporting figures. The record from 1994 still dey, and e no look like anybody go break am anytime soon.
