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It means everything to me, to make sure that I leave the door open for the next generation, because as an African playing in Europe, you have to realise that you're not just playing for yourself.

— Jay-Jay Okocha

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When you have a vision, when you have a dream, and if you’re strong mentally, nothing that is thrown at you can stop you

I think every player is unique, you know," says the man himself. We have got a lot of talented players in the Bundesliga. But, with all due respect, maybe I was a little bit special.

I was just being out there, playing the game that we love, without thinking that one day it might be my career.

You're not just playing for your community. You're playing for a whole continent, you are trying to leave a good impression so that the next child will be given the opportunity.

If I look back now, for me, it's more like a job well done, because I left my mark."

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