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Break a World Record with Jay Jay Okocha & BetKing
by Tracy Iwu
27 Jun 2025
“One day I’ll make my parents and myself proud”
Have you ever said these words to yourself? Maybe you’ve even told a parent, “Don’t worry, I’ll succeed. I’ll make you proud”? If you have, keep reading. This blog is one of the important ones.
On June 28, the legendary Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos will transform into more than just a venue. It’ll become a page in the Guinness World Record books. And you could be a part of it.
“One day I’ll make my parents and myself proud”
Have you ever said these words to yourself? Maybe you’ve even told a parent, “Don’t worry, I’ll succeed. I’ll make you proud”? If you have, keep reading. This blog is one of the important ones.
On June 28, the legendary Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos will transform into more than just a venue. It’ll become a page in the Guinness World Record books. And you could be a part of it.
Be Part of the History You Usually Watch
There are moments in life when time pauses, hearts sync, and the world holds its collective breath. Like when JayJay scored THAT sublime free kick to equalize against Cameroon at AFCON 2004.
Be Part of the History You Usually Watch
There are moments in life when time pauses, hearts sync, and the world holds its collective breath. Like when JayJay scored THAT sublime free kick to equalize against Cameroon at AFCON 2004.
This is another one of those moments. We’re attempting to break the record for the most people keeping a football in the air at the same time and we’d like your support to make that happen.
Leading the charge? No other than Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, the midfield magician, the dribbler who turned defenders into memes before memes existed. This is not a day to be a spectator. This is the day you become part of a legend. It’s a day to have something to look back to and tales of “back in my day” to tell your kids
What’s in It for You?
A Guinness World Record moment with your name etched in history, a jersey and football signed by Jay-Jay himself, live music, street vibes, electric energy, a community celebration of everything we love: football, fun, flair, and Naija pride.
And did we mention… It's FREE?
JJ BallX Energy, Live and Direct
This whole celebration kicks off the launch of JJ BallX, BetKing’s new crash game inspired by the raw rhythm of Nigerian street football. Think wild dribbles, late-night football lit only by streetlights, children allowed to stay awake just to witness history, and crowds cheering “goaaaaal” in unison before the ball hits the net.
JJ BallX brings all of that spirit into a fast-paced game, a tribute to street footballers and their untamed magic. The game pays homage to you and every street footballer who’s ever juggled a ball barefoot on pavement, played ‘one touch’ till sunset, or made the crowd scream with one heading.
No Skill? No Wahala. Just Show Up.
You don’t need to be Messi or Jay-Jay to join. This isn’t about being a pro or chasing 2 sure odds, it’s about being present. Whether you can juggle for 5 seconds or 5 minutes, your presence counts. We’re not looking for perfection, we’re creating unity, movement, and magic in motion.
Come with your crew, come with your sneakers, come with your heart wide open. This is your chance to say: “I was there. I witnessed it, I helped make history.”
Details That Matter
Location: Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: Come early, space is limited
Fee: FREE (Yes! You read that right)
Swag: Jersey and football that will be signed by Jay-Jay Okocha
This is Bigger Than Football. This is a celebration of our culture, our people, and our flair.
Jay-Jay made defenders dance. Now, he’s inviting you to dance into history. Don’t watch from the sidelines, stand shoulder to shoulder with greatness. Because on that field, we’re not just chasing a record, we’re etching our names into forever.
So lace up. Show up, and let’s make history together.
This is another one of those moments. We’re attempting to break the record for the most people keeping a football in the air at the same time and we’d like your support to make that happen.
Leading the charge? No other than Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, the midfield magician, the dribbler who turned defenders into memes before memes existed. This is not a day to be a spectator. This is the day you become part of a legend. It’s a day to have something to look back to and tales of “back in my day” to tell your kids
What’s in It for You?
A Guinness World Record moment with your name etched in history, a jersey and football signed by Jay-Jay himself, live music, street vibes, electric energy, a community celebration of everything we love: football, fun, flair, and Naija pride.
And did we mention… It's FREE?
JJ BallX Energy, Live and Direct
This whole celebration kicks off the launch of JJ BallX, BetKing’s new crash game inspired by the raw rhythm of Nigerian street football. Think wild dribbles, late-night football lit only by streetlights, children allowed to stay awake just to witness history, and crowds cheering “goaaaaal” in unison before the ball hits the net.
JJ BallX brings all of that spirit into a fast-paced game, a tribute to street footballers and their untamed magic. The game pays homage to you and every street footballer who’s ever juggled a ball barefoot on pavement, played ‘one touch’ till sunset, or made the crowd scream with one heading.
No Skill? No Wahala. Just Show Up.
You don’t need to be Messi or Jay-Jay to join. This isn’t about being a pro or chasing 2 sure odds, it’s about being present. Whether you can juggle for 5 seconds or 5 minutes, your presence counts. We’re not looking for perfection, we’re creating unity, movement, and magic in motion.
Come with your crew, come with your sneakers, come with your heart wide open. This is your chance to say: “I was there. I witnessed it, I helped make history.”
Details That Matter
Location: Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: Come early, space is limited
Fee: FREE (Yes! You read that right)
Swag: Jersey and football that will be signed by Jay-Jay Okocha
This is Bigger Than Football. This is a celebration of our culture, our people, and our flair.
Jay-Jay made defenders dance. Now, he’s inviting you to dance into history. Don’t watch from the sidelines, stand shoulder to shoulder with greatness. Because on that field, we’re not just chasing a record, we’re etching our names into forever.
So lace up. Show up, and let’s make history together.