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Okocha surprisingly snubbed the list that comprises compatriots Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, among other world-skilful players like Lionel Messi, Neymar, Vinicius Junior, Cristiano Ronaldo, Phil Foden, Florian Wirtz, Jadon Sancho, Jamal Musiala, Bernardo Silva, and Kilian Mbappe, insisting he is one of the best dribblers in the game.

Asked why he rejected all the players mentioned, Okocha said, “Of course, I was the best dribbler; that was my strength.”

Widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest football players, Okocha played his club football in the Bundesliga, Turkish Super Lig, French Ligue 1, English Premier League, EFL Championship, and Qatar Stars League before hanging his boots.

During his career, the prodigiously talented Okocha mesmerised opponents with his slick skills and breathtaking dribbles, his trademarks.

As an Eintracht Frankfurt player, Okocha scored one of the best goals in the Bundesliga’s history against the then world’s best goalkeeper, Oliver Kahn, in goal for Karlsruher.

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