Mikel Obi better than Drogba?: Super Eagles legend says the 'best player' in the Champions League final
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According to Mikel Obi, he should have been named Man of the Match in the Champions League final ahead of Didier Drogba - Image Credit- Chelsea/Imago

Mikel Obi better than Drogba?: Super Eagles legend says the 'best player' in the Champions League final

Tosin Abayomi 09:20 - 13.09.2023

Mikel Obi explains why he should have won the Champions League final Man of the Match award ahead of Didier Drogba.

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Mikel Obi has been trending on social media for days.

The retired footballer has been dominant on the trends since it was announced he will play for Chelsea against Bayern Munich in a Legends game.

Mikel Obi stars as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich 4-0 Legends game for Vialli

Mikel Obi was in action at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea Legends trounced the Bayern Munich Legends 4-0 thanks to goals from Michael Essien, John Terry, Gary Cahill, and Tiago.

The powerful starting lineup for the Blues featured several Premier League legends, including Petr Cech, Terry, Cahill, Jon Obi Mikel, and Michael Essien.

The game was held in honor of Gianluca Vialli, who passed away, and the Blues squad stood for a photo next to his unmistakable number nine shirt before the match.

A number of Premier League greats, including Petr Cech, Terry, Cahill, Jon Obi Mikel, and Michael Essien, were part of the strong starting lineup for the Blues. - Image Credit - Imago
A number of Premier League greats, including Petr Cech, Terry, Cahill, Jon Obi Mikel, and Michael Essien, were part of the strong starting lineup for the Blues. - Image Credit - Imago

Mikel Obi on return to Chelsea

In an interview with the Chelsea website, Mikel Obi talked about the emotion of returning to the Bridge and defeating Bayern Munich once more after putting on an outstanding performance in the Legends of Europe game.

Mikel then talked about Chelsea winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2012. - Image Credit - Imago
Mikel then talked about Chelsea winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2012. - Image Credit - Imago

He stated about talking about his physical shape after retiring from football a year ago.

He said, "I am looking after myself, trying to eat right, trying to train right.

"I wish I knew half of the things I know now when I was still playing, I think it would have added a lot more to my game, a lot more to my career.

In an interview with the Chelsea website, Mikel Obi talked about the emotion of returning to the Bridge and defeating Bayern Munich - Image Credit- Chelsea website
In an interview with the Chelsea website, Mikel Obi talked about the emotion of returning to the Bridge and defeating Bayern Munich - Image Credit- Chelsea website

"I know more about who I am now, about myself and what gets me going. But hey, that is part of life."

Mikel Obi ahead of Drogba

Mikel then talked about Chelsea winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2012.

Mikel Obi a part of the 2012 Champions League winning team is now expected to return in a Chelsea jersey.
Mikel Obi a part of the 2012 Champions League winning team is now expected to return in a Chelsea jersey.

According to Obi, he should have been named Man of the Match in the Champions League final.

He reiterated that Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba took the award because he scored the equaliser to send the game to extra time as well as the winning penalty.

He said, ‘My best-ever game. I should have won the man of the match but Didier obviously came good and saved the day.

Mikel Obi won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012. (Photo Credit: imago)
Mikel Obi won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012. (Photo Credit: imago)

"I’ve watched that game a few times since. There's nothing better than this.

Mikel Obi confirmed that he no longer stays in London with his twin daughters and now resides in Dubai.

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