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Football was in his blood from the start; he is the nephew of Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, a relationship that would later draw significant attention but also set a high benchmark.
He embarked on an aggressive scouting mission, integrating diaspora talents like William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun while trusting young domestic prospects like Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi.
His nephew, Alex Iwobi, has followed in his footsteps to become a Nigerian international, a testament to the family's footballing lineage.
Said’s impact on the Nigerian national team has been to provide a reliable defensive foundation, allowing more creative players like Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze to flourish.