Uncertainty over Okocha's Nigeria plans

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce today said he remains unsure about Jay-Jay Okocha's plans regarding his preparations for the African…

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce today said he remains unsure about Jay-Jay Okocha's plans regarding his preparations for the African Nations Cup.

The Nigerian playmaker arrived for training this morning as usual. However, he is expected sometime today at Nigeria's warm-weather camp in Faro, Portugal.

Nigeria coach Christian Chukwu has threatened to report Bolton to FIFA if Okocha does not report on time.

Clearly frustrated at the lack of information, Allardyce said: "Jay-Jay will go when he is ready."

The tournament opens in Tunisia on January 24th and Okocha could be away for five weeks.

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