“Own it” – Jay-Jay Okocha weighs in on Osimhen and Boniface’s future

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has weighed in on the future of two Nigerian strikers in Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface, Soccernet.ng reports.

Victor Osimhen came off the back of a successful season on loan in Turkey with Galatasaray, winning the League title and the league cup while claiming the golden boot award.

Boniface, on the other hand, struggled to replicate the same form that saw him win the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season Award in his debut campaign due to injuries.

Victor Osimhen with the championship trophy after the Ziraat Turkish Cup Final match between Trabzonspor and Galatasaray at Gaziantep Stadium. [Photo Credit/ Imago].
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Victor Boniface Bayer Leverkusen looks on during a 1. Bundesliga game, RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen, at Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany. [Photo Credit/ Imago].Leverkusen are open to selling Boniface if an offer comes in, even if he was close to joining Al-Nassr in January.

His form dipped in his second season, and Okocha empathised with the 24-year-old, urging him to fight for his place at the Bay Arena.

“Of course, his second season was not as successful as his first, but we can’t forget the injury he had. We all know it takes time to come back from a serious injury,” Okocha told Sport 247.

“If he stays at Bayer Leverkusen, he must fight for his place and impress the new manager, but if he decides to leave, we hope it’s to a club that’s a better fit for his career.”

Jay Jay Okocha at the 1994 World Cup. [Photo credit/X]Turning to Victor Osimhen, who doesn’t have a future at Napoli, but has interest from several clubs, Okocha said;

“The decision should be his. Whether it goes well or not, he must own it.

“I don’t believe in deciding someone’s future. He should choose what’s best for him and his family,” the AFCON 1994 winner concluded.

Victor Osimhen. [Photo Credit/ X].Boniface has been linked with a move to Newcastle in recent weeks, but he’s previously made it clear he has no interest in Premier League football, while Osimhen’s most recent suitor is Liverpool.

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