The Digest:
Chelsea and Ivory Coast icon Didier Drogba has passed a symbolic torch to Victor Osimhen, inscribing a personal message on a jersey that hailed the Nigerian striker as the "new king of Africa," a powerful endorsement from one generational talent to another.
Key Points:
- Didier Drogba signed a Chelsea jersey with a handwritten message for Osimhen.
- The inscription read: "Long live the new king of Africa, my brother, Osimhen."
- A photo of the signed shirt was shared online by user Asiwaju Lerry.
- Osimhen has consistently cited Drogba as his primary football inspiration.
- He has modeled his game and career after the Chelsea legend's style.
- Drogba has faced criticism from some Ivorian fans for supporting a Nigerian star.
- At 26, Osimhen has over 120 career goals and a CAF Player of the Year award.
Sources: X (Asiwaju Lerry), Soccernet
