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Legit.ng·September 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM

Legit.ng has profiled five retired Nigerian footballers, including Jay-Jay Okocha and John Mikel Obi, who have built successful business ventures after ending their playing careers. According to the report, the former Super Eagles stars converted their football earnings into enterprises spanning sectors such as hospitality and logistics. The article highlights how these ex-internationals transitioned from sport to entrepreneurship, establishing thriving commercial operations in Nigeria and beyond following their retirement from professional football.

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Nigerian footballJay-Jay OkochaJohn Mikel ObiSuper Eaglesfootballers in businessentrepreneurship

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