Mikel Obi’s performance in the Champions League final in Munich, according to Drogba, was his greatest.
Didier Drogba, a Chelsea great, commends Mikel Obi on his retirement
Didier Drogba, a star of Chelsea, had nothing but respect for Mikel Obi, a former captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
At the age of 35, Mikel Obi made his professional football retirement known this week.
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Although the former Chelsea player had been dormant, his abrupt retirement was unexpected.
Obi retired from the field after 20 years, catapulting him to the top of social media trends.
At the age of 35, Mikel Obi made his professional football retirement known this week.
For seven years, Drogba and Obi were teammates at Chelsea, where they shared numerous championships, including the Premier League and Champions League.
Salmon Kalou of the Ivory Coast and John Terry, both former colleagues of Obi at Chelsea, applauded his accomplishments.
Drogba praised his former teammate’s career on his official Instagram account.
Mikel put up his best performance for Chelsea against Bayern Munich at home to win the 2012 Champions League, according to Drogba.
“We’ve built fantastic memories playing together at @chelseafc and against with @ng supereagles,” the former Ivory Coast target man said beside a photo of Mikel on his Facebook page.
“That Champions League championship game in Munich was your best game ever, in my opinion!
Drogba praised his former teammate’s career on his official Instagram account.
“Best wishes for your family’s upcoming chapters, @mikel john obi,”
Drogba and Mikel competed against one another multiple times at the Africa Cup of Nations despite being teammates at Chelsea (AFCON)
Mikel, who is considered as one of the greatest Nigerian players of all time, has said he plans to get involved in politics after retiring.