SIR Alex Fergsuon lightened the mood ahed of Wednesday's Reebok clash when he picked up on Okocha having delayed his departure for the Nations Cup Finals.
Fergie is a huge fan of Allardyce and there was a broad smile across the Scot's face when he noted: "Jay-Jay was supposed to be on African Nations Cup duty with Nigeria this week.
"It's a disgrace that Sam has been able to wangle him out of that so he can play against us!"
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