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After the Blues’ victory over Citizens, African football icons join the rest of the world to celebrate Thomas Tuchel’s players
Didier Drogba, John Obi Mickel, Michael Essien and Samuel Eto’o sent congratulatory messages to Chelsea after winning the Champions League.
The Stamford Bridge Giants defeated Manchester City 1-0 at the Drago Stadium, crowning the King of Europe for the second time in history.
Kay Haverts profited from an assist from Mason Mount and scored the ball into the net after defeating goalkeeper Edson Moras.
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Efforts in the 42nd minute separated the two teams in Portugal, because Guardiola’s team, despite boasting of their excellent ball-handling ability, still could not reverse the situation.
As the world continues to celebrate Thomas Tuchel’s players, the former Chelsea star has expressed their admiration on social media.
Essien-who spent 14 years at the club-and was a member of the Blues team, helping the Londoner win the European Championship for the first time in 2012, and he praised the heroism of his predecessor team on Instagram.
“Here, they are European champions. Congratulations, kids. You did it again. Come on,” the former Ghanaian international wrote.
After leaving Chelsea, the midfielder played for AC Milan, Panathinaikos, Persib Bandung and Sabail before announcing his retirement.
Similarly, former Nigerian international Mikel played for the club for 11 years before going to Tianjin TEDA in China in 2017.
“Good job boys, we are the Blues,” the Stoke City midfielder wrote.
After playing for Barcelona, Inter Milan and Makhachkala, Eto’o signed a one-year contract with the Premier League club in 2013. The transfer fee was not disclosed.
Although he did not win any trophies at Stamford Bridge in his trophy-laden career, the Cameroonian football legend congratulated the two European championships.
“The best,” the 40-year-old captioned his post on social media.
For Drogba, he praised the confidence of the team led by Cesar Azpilicueta.
“We believe it, and they believe it,” said the 43-year-old.
The two-time African Player of the Year had an unforgettable time at this English club after his transfer from the Marseille Olympics for £24 million in July 2004.
There, he won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two FA Community Shields.
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