Former Nigeria midfielder, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has predicted that Frankfurt will defeat Rangers in Wednesday night’s Europa League final.
Okocha spent four seasons with the Bundeliga side in the early nineties.
“(To see Frankfurt in the final) means the world – I am an Eintracht fan and I know how important it is for the fans because they have waited so long to be able to witness this magic game,” Okocha told Bundesliga.com.
“I’m so happy for the club, the players, the fans and hopefully, they will do us the favour of winning the final!”
Three Super Eagles players Joe Aribo, Calvin Bassey, and Leon Balogun, will turn up for Rangers as they aim to overcome Frankfurt at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville.
The trio was involved as the Gers knocked out German oppositions Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig earlier in the campaign.
But Okocha is convinced that Frankfurt can romp to continental glory, banking on their secret weapon – team spirit.
“I think it is all about the team spirit and the work ethic of the team,” the ex-Bolton Wanderers man added.
“They (Frankfurt) don’t really rely on one person – of course there are some players that are there to score the goals or create the chances, but their main strength is being a team.
“They work as a unit – there is no one player who is held above others – they all work hard as a team, and for the team.”
