The former Nigerian midfield maverick, who is an official UEFA Champions League Ambassador, was at the Champions Planet on April 3, when Real Madrid played Galatasaray. The game ended 3-0. As he interacted with other guests, he said that he always looked forward to the near-stadium environment created at the Heineken Champions Planet.
“Heineken Champions Planet is a concept that has allowed fans to have a direct connection with the glamour and excitement of the competition. I was part of this viewing experience last season and I am really amazed by the aesthetic work done here since then.
This gives everyone here a rare opportunity to be in an environment almost similar to the stadiums where the live matches are being played”.
On the outcome of the match, Okocha said “I feel sorry for many fans, who were looking forward to a surprise result against Real Madrid. Many would have expected the emotional confrontation of Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder, who were former favorites of Mourinho.
However, with this result, it is going to be a major tournament upset if Galatasaray should turn the result around this week in Istanbul.” Okocha.
Okocha, who tasted action in the Champions League while featuring for Turkish side Fenerbahce in the late 1990s, easily recalled the famous victory his club secured against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He tagged that as his best moment in the competition.
“The UEFA Champions League is the best tournament in the world as it is an assemblage of stars drawn from across all the continents.
I am proud of my club’s famous win against Manchester United at Old Trafford, although we lost out on goals aggregate but it was my greatest moment in the competition.”
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