Nigerian football legends John Mikel Obi and Celestine Babayaro made a nostalgic return to action for Chelsea Legends in a high-profile charity match against Liverpool Legends at Anfield on Saturday.
The duo played alongside Chelsea greats like Claude Makélélé, Florent Malouda, Ramires, Dennis Wise, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, bringing back memories of their glorious days in the Premier League.
Battle of the Legends: Chelsea vs Liverpool
Liverpool’s side, managed by club icon Sir Kenny Dalglish, featured Steven Gerrard, Sami Hyypiä, Ryan Babel, Dirk Kuyt, and Jerzy Dudek in a star-studded lineup.
While Mikel and Babayaro’s presence thrilled Chelsea fans, Peter Crouch stole the spotlight, scoring twice in the second half to secure a 2-0 win for Liverpool.
Crouch’s first goal came from a towering header off a Florent Sinama-Pongolle cross, before he sealed the victory with a sublime lob over Chelsea’s Rob Green.
Chelsea’s Missed Chances
Chelsea Legends had their opportunities, with Robert Huth and Jon Harley coming close, but they failed to convert their chances against a solid Liverpool defense.
Mikel and Babayaro’s Chelsea Legacy
Mikel Obi spent 11 years at Chelsea, winning:
2x Premier League titles 4x FA Cups 1x UEFA Champions League (2012)
Babayaro, Chelsea’s former left-back, played for the Blues from 1997 to 2005, leaving a lasting impact at Stamford Bridge.
Football Fans React!
The game sparked massive reactions from football lovers, with many celebrating the return of Nigerian stars to one of football’s biggest stages.
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