Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha’s iconic goal in the German Bundesliga in 1993 against Oliver Kahn remains a spectacle that continues to capture the attention of social media users.
The goal was recently shared by the official Bundesliga account on Facebook to highlight and celebrate his brilliance, with the caption: “To beat the best, you gotta pull off a worldie!”
The strike came during Eintracht Frankfurt’s 3–1 win over Karlsruher on August 31, 1993, where Okocha showcased magical dribbling skills to score.
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Coming on as a substitute, the Nigerian player received the ball inside the penalty box and dribbled past the entire Karlsruher defense, including legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn.
He twisted and turned Kahn, dazzled around three defenders who were unable to stop him, before striking the ball into the net.
Both the German goalkeeper and the defenders were left confused and overwhelmed, staring at Okocha as he celebrated the iconic goal.
German TV viewers voted the strike as Goal of the Year in 1993, with his unique skills making him a global sensation and a moment that still holds prominence.
Watch the goals below:
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