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.
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Mikel Obi shines as Chelsea destroys Bayern 4-0 in legends game for Vialli
Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi returns to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea destroys Bayern Munich 4-0 in legends game for Gianluca Vialli.
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.
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Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend set to play for Chelsea against Bayern Munich in legends game
Chelsea fans are set to see Mikel Obi at Stamford Bridge when they take on Bayern Munich in the Legends game.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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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