These three African players were among the key players under Jose Mourinho during his time as Chelsea manager
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho recently left a humorous comment on John Obi-Mikel’s Instagram post after linking up with his former Chelsea teammate, saysSoccernet.ng reported.
The former Nigeria international previously shared a heartwarming reunion photo with former teammates Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations draw in Ivory Coast.
These three football icons spent their heyday together during their time at Chelsea, especially under the tutelage of current AS Roma manager.
Mikel Obi expressed his delight at meeting his former team-mates at a country house and was spotted sharing a silly moment with Ivorian football stars, which caught the attention of manager Mourinho. They were able to spend the wonderful vacation they wanted together. .
“My dad is missing!!!!” Rich people can enjoy their vacations. ” The former Real Madrid coach reacted to Obi’s post on IG.
The success Mourinho shared with Drogba, Mikel and Kalou included wins in the FA Cup and Premier League, and the tactician also became one of Chelsea’s best ever managers.
Drogba and Obi Mikel’s reunion was more than just a social gathering. The two met at the Abidjan Expo Center in Abidjan, where he participated in the AFCON 2023 draw.
Due to the draw results, next year’s tournament will feature an exciting matchup between their respective national teams, Ivory Coast and Nigeria, in Group A.
