The Digest:
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry shared a heartwarming moment with Victor Osimhen after Galatasaray's dramatic 7-5 aggregate victory over Juventus, greeting the Nigerian striker in Pidgin English during a live CBS interview. Henry opened with: "Victor, this is Thierry. First and foremost, how bodi? Bodi dey?" A smiling Osimhen replied, "Yeah, bodi dey fine," before the conversation moved to match analysis. Osimhen scored a crucial extra-time goal in Galatasaray's qualification for their first Champions League second-round appearance in 12 years. Henry, who played alongside Nwankwo Kanu at Arsenal from 1999-2004, has always spoken highly of Nigerian footballers and was crowned "Igwe of football" during a 2017 visit to Lagos.
Key Points:
- Henry's pidgin greeting showcases his connection to Nigerian culture.
- Osimhen's relaxed response reflects growing international recognition.
- The moment bridges generations of Nigerian football with Arsenal legend.
- This signals the global appeal of Nigerian footballers and language.
- The timing, after UCL heroics, amplifies the warm exchange.
Sources: CBS
