Mikel Obi rates Didier Drogba ahead of Kanu

Mikel Obi answered the ranking between Didier Drogba, Jay Jay Okocha, and Nwankwo Kanu.

Mikel Obi rates Didier Drogba ahead of Kanu

Tosin Abayomi 13:15 - 11.11.2023

Why Mikel Obi rates Drogba ahead of Kanu and Okocha as the most iconic player he has played with.

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Mikel Obi continues to dominate the social media trends.

The retired football star has been making headlines based on his comments on the game.

Mikel Obi rates Drogba ahead of Kanu

Obi was on TalkSports and talked about a variety of issues.

In 2005, Mikel Obi signed a pre-contract agreement with the Manchester United United while with Norwegian side Lyn Oslo causing problems with Chelsea - Imago
In 2005, Mikel Obi signed a pre-contract agreement with the Manchester United United while with Norwegian side Lyn Oslo causing problems with Chelsea - Imago

The veteran defensive midfielder in his playing days started off by explaining his decision to snub Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United for Chelsea.

In a separate conversation, Mikel answered the question about the most iconic footballer he played with.

He answered the ranking between Didier Drogba, Jay Jay Okocha, and Nwankwo Kanu.

Mikel played with Kanu and OKocha with the Super Eagles of Nigeria before their retirement from the national team.

Mikel previously said he was scared of Drogba and picked his former Chelsea teammates over the Super Eagles greats.

Didier Drogba and Mikel Obi were club teammates but international rivals (IMAGO)
Didier Drogba and Mikel Obi were club teammates but international rivals (IMAGO)

He said, "That's a tough one"

"You know like you said, I played with Didier Drogba, Jay Jay Okocha and Kanu as well is someone I played with just about when I came into the National team.

Mikel Obi with the AFCON 13 title in South Africa.
Mikel Obi with the AFCON 13 title in South Africa. (Photo Credit: Imago)

"They were about leaving the National team or retiring from football.

"I got to play a few games with them a few months with them got to know them with as you know as guys and human beings.

In 2005, Mikel Obi signed a pre-contract agreement with the Manchester United United while with Norwegian side Lyn Oslo causing problems with Chelsea - Imago
In 2005, Mikel Obi signed a pre-contract agreement with the Manchester United United while with Norwegian side Lyn Oslo causing problems with Chelsea - Imago

"For me, that's a tough one, Jay Jay Okocha Iconic football players.

"I'll probably rank them Didier Drogba, Jay Jay Okocha and Kanu."

Mikel, who talked about the power John Terry had at Chelsea is expected to do other media rounds in the coming weeks.

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