So good they named him twice, Jay Jay Okocha is often regarded as one of the best African players in history. He is, however, now out of the running for the top spot in the soon-to-be-released RMC’s football-focused film tagged ‘Dribbleurs’ later this month.
At his peak, the former BBC African Footballer of the Year was a scorer of great goals, and there were few better with the ball at feet.
But fans have decided that Zidane, the 1998 Ballon d’Or winner and hero of France 1998 FIFA World Cup triumph, was better at creating magic with a football.
💥 #Dribbleurs, 𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐢
📢 Duel qui peut faire sourire au milieu des grandes stars du tournoi, mais on ne peut pas enlever à nos deux candidats du jour une immense facilité à éliminer.
🔥 Qui est le meilleur dribbleur : Ben Arfa ou Saint-Maximin ?
— RMC Sport (@RMCsport) March 12, 2020
Earlier decided is the tie between ex-Barcelona ace Ronaldinho and Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech, with the Brazilian legend claiming 90% of the votes.
Dutchman Arjen Robben has also floored Juventus attacker Douglas Costa.
Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff sent Senegal’s Sadio Mane to the cleaners.
In recent polls, Argentina genius, Diego Maradona was picked ahead of iconic Brazilian Garrincha, while Lionel Messi also despatched former Gunner Dennis Bergkamp.
PSG’s Neymar got the better of Englishman Dele Alli just as Cristiano Ronaldo blasted Rivaldo out of the contest.
💥 #Dribbleurs, 𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐢
⚡ Un duel qui devrait fendre le cœur des esthètes aujourd'hui. Deux immenses talents aux styles bien distincts : Messi vs Bergkamp.
📊 Vous connaissez la question : qui est le meilleur dribbleur entre les deux ? #DribbleursRMC
— RMC Sport (@RMCsport) March 10, 2020
The ouster of Okocha and Mane leaves Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez as the only African through to the next phase of the race, with the Algerian trickster knocking out the great George Best.
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah will face legendary Brazilian forward Ronaldo in the last face-off of the first round.
