Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha netted a screamer as African football legends featured in a novelty match in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Okocha united with other legends from the continent, including Emmanuel Adebayor of Togo and Pascal Feindouno of Guinea.
It was a star-studded event featuring the likes of El Hadji Diouf of Senegal, Taye Taiwo of Nigeria, Claude Makelele of France and Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o.
The football icons met President Felix Tshisekedi during the monumental peace match inside the Pentecost Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa.
This event was organised as a symbol of unity and a tribute to the lives of African brothers who had passed away.
The Varietes Club, a team of former legends, defeated the legends of the DRC 3-2, with Okocha grabbing a brace for the visitors while Mamadou Niang was also on the scoresheet for the guests.
Former Bolton Wanderers captain fired home a screamer from about 25 yards out to send the fans into the wilds.
🚨 Ce mardi, à Kinshasa au Congo 🇨🇩, le @VarietesCF s'est imposé 3-2 contre les légendes de la RDC au Stade des Martyrs
— Variétés C.F. (@VarietesCF) December 3, 2024
📹 Le doublé exceptionnel de Jay-Jay Okocha pour son 1er match avec le VCF
⚽️ @mamadniang11 a inscrit le 3ème but de cette soirée exceptionnelle pic.twitter.com/qNsUZzzQln
At 51, Okocha has continued to show class. He was quite outstanding during the encounter, showcasing his mesmerizing skills and trickery.
Togolese legend Emmanuel Adebayor, who also graced the occasion, expressed delight to have been part of the exhibition game.
The former Arsenal striker wrote on Instagram:
"It was a true honour to stand alongside President Félix Tshisekedi during this monumental peace match in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
"Together, we reaffirm our commitment to peace and progress across the continent. Thank you, Mr. President, for your leadership and vision for a united Africa
"A heartfelt thank you to all the legends and public figures whose presence made this event unforgettable."
Guinean journalist Djibril Farawa Toure told Legit.ng
It is a Peace match organized for the children of Goma, a locality in the DR Congo at war where the children have been moved to allow them to shelter from the war.
