According to a report by The Punch on Saturday, May 30, 2026, former Super Eagles stars have split along nostalgic lines ahead of Saturday’s titanic UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
While Jay-Jay Okocha and Godwin Okpara are firmly backing PSG to retain their crown, Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu and Tajudeen Disu are tipping the Gunners for a historic victory.
Okpara, who won the French League Cup during his two-season stint with the Parisians, believes manager Luis Enrique has transformed PSG into a cohesive unit built on teamwork rather than individual egos.
He noted that when comparing both squads position by position, the French champions possess superior quality.
Okocha, another former PSG star, echoed this confidence, recalling how effortlessly the team dismantled Inter Milan to capture the trophy last season.
On the other hand, Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu believes the newly crowned Premier League champions are unstoppable.
Highlighting Arsenal’s first Champions League final appearance in 20 years, the former Arsenal and Inter Milan forward pointed out that Mikel Arteta’s men have maintained an incredible unbeaten run in Europe this season.
He stressed that just as Arsenal overtook Manchester City domestically, they are mentally equipped to dethrone PSG tonight.
Former defender Tajudeen Disu also backed the London side, acknowledging that while conquering the defending champions will be tough, tactical discipline will secure Arsenal’s first-ever Champions League trophy.
With both heavyweights arriving in Budapest as domestic league champions, this clash promises to be an unforgettable football spectacle.