Austin Okocha Opens Up: Why I Never Won Africa's Most Coveted Individual Honour'

Ibban coach Okocha reveals he never won the African Player of the Year award, despite having a distinguished football career.

Nigerian football legend Austin Okocha has expressed his surprise at never winning the African Player of the Year award despite having an illustrious career. Okocha attributed his lack of recognition to his playing style and how he played for clubs like Paris Saint-Germain rather than countries that dominate the awards. The two-time African Footballer of the Year winner believes his playing style, which emphasizes individual creativity over teamwork, may have contributed to his omission from the award.