Ivory Coast faces Nigeria on Thursday evening for D-2 of Group A of CAN 2023. Before the kick-off of this West African clash, the privileged people at the Alassane Ouattara stadium attended the reunion between Didier Drogba and Victor Osimhen, superstar of Nigeria.
As the kick-off of the epic face-to-face between Ivory Coast and Nigeria, counting for the second day of the group stage of CAN 2023, approaches, an emotional scene seduced football fans . Didier Drogba, living legend, was present to follow the match and took the time to greet Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen.
Victor Osimhen, often courted by Chelsea, the club where Drogba etched his name in history by becoming a legend, has always displayed his admiration for the great Ivorian striker. Before the clash against Ivory Coast, Osimhen spoke to CafOnline, the website of the Confederation of African Football, to talk about his pride in playing the CAN on Ivorian soil, the country of his hero.
In this interview, the Super Eagles star shares his memories of his youth and reveals that he never missed a single Didier Drogba match, and even imitated his every move. Clearly, Drogba’s celebration became his own when he scored against his friends.
“Life is surprising. When I was younger, I never missed a Didier Drogba match. I imitated each of his gestures, his celebration was mine when I scored against my friends. Participating in a CAN in the native land of my idol is an honor for me. I have the impression of being in a certain way reconnected with the kid from Olusosun that I was and who had a lot of dreams, including that of one day being African champion,” Osimhen said with emotion. before the clash against Ivory Coast.
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