Rangers of Scotland midfielder Joe Aribo says he is not at the level to be tagged as a replacement for former captain of the Super Eagles Austin Okocha.
The legendary Okocha represented Nigeria from 1993 to 2006 and according to Aribo who only made his national team debut last year its almost impossible for him to be at same level with the former Bolton Wanderers midfielder.
Speaking at the media parley of the Super Eagles held yesterday, the 24 year old Aribo said he is out to make a name for himself with the national team of Nigeria and not replace the mercurial former captain.
“Jay Jay Okocha is legendary, he is a legend. He is amazing,” the 24-year-old Aribo said. “Even if I could fill his shoes in the slightest, I will be happy with that.
“But I wouldn’t say I necessarily feel pressure. I know what the No. 10 shirt means to the nation. But I’ll just say that I just need to be the best that I can be and give the best; what I can do for the team to help the team.
“But in terms of filling the shoes, I can’t fill Jay Jay’s shoes. He’s different level, honestly. He is a legend.”
