Table of Contents
- Brazilian Football Legend's Opinion
- Podcast Appearance
- The Greatest African Footballers
- Career Highlights
Brazilian football icon Arthur Antunes Coimbra, commonly known as Zico, has recognized Nigeria’s Austin Jay-Jay Okocha and Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o as two of the four greatest African footballers in history.
Zico shared his thoughts during an appearance on The Obi One Podcast, hosted by former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, on Thursday.
When asked to identify the best African footballer of all time, Zico responded to Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy in Rio de Janeiro, saying: “I admire Okocha — he’s a remarkable player. Number 10, Okocha. Eto’o is also fantastic. Then there’s George Weah and Drogba.”
Okocha, Eto’o, Weah, and Drogba have all concluded their professional football careers.
These four athletes excelled for both their clubs and national teams during their playing days, representing prominent teams such as Chelsea, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Manchester City, AC Milan, and Bolton Wanderers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the four greatest African footballers according to Zico?
Zico identifies Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, Samuel Eto’o, George Weah, and Didier Drogba as the four greatest African footballers of all time.
What did Zico say about Okocha?
Zico praised Okocha as a fantastic player, highlighting him as a remarkable Number 10.
In which podcast did Zico make these statements?
Zico made these comments during an episode of The Obi One Podcast.
