Jay Jay Okocha says Messi is from another planet, picks him over Ronaldo
Former Super Eagles captain Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha has declared Lionel Messi the better player over Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the Argentine is 'from another planet.' Speaking on the ObiOne podcast, Okocha acknowledged Ronaldo's goal-scoring ability, comparing him to Erling Haaland, but insisted Messi was born to play football and would struggle without it.
The comment reignites the long-running GOAT debate among Nigerian football fans, who have watched both stars dominate world football for over a decade and share 13 Ballon d'Or awards. Okocha's view carries weight given his own legendary status as one of Africa's greatest midfielders and his recent punditry on local and international platforms.
The remarks were made on August 18, 2026, the same day the article was published, and quickly spread across Nigerian social media platforms, prompting lively discussions in fan groups and sports forums.
Do you agree with Okocha that Messi operates on a different level, or do you side with Ronaldo's relentless goal-scoring record when choosing the greatest of all time?