Didier Drogba: Chelsea Legend Warns Ivory Coast About Victor Osimhen’s Super Eagles

• Didier Drogba has shared his thoughts about Ivory Coast facing Nigeria in the 2023 AFCON
• The Chelsea legend also warned his compatriots about Super Eagles team led by Victor Osimhen
• The Elephants are drawn alongside Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau in Group A

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has warned the Elephants of Ivory Coast about Victor Osimhen's Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Elephants are the host country but found themselves in the same group alongside three-time African champions, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau.

Ivory Coast and Jose Peseiro's side are tipped as favourites to book the top two places in the group, but they will have to be wary of the threats from the other two teams.

Former Galatasaray striker Drogba, during an interview with BBC as per Soccernet, sent a strong warning to his compatriots, advising them to take every game in the group seriously especially the game against the Super Eagles.

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The Elephants legend also referred to the reigning CAF Player of the Year, Osimhen leading the Nigeria team and other players in the squad, claiming they will try to win the cup in his homeland.

"All these teams deserve to participate in the competition, and they will try to play well," he said.

"Nigeria, with Victor Osimhen and other players who are outstanding in the world, will play a great role and will try to win this Cup."

The tournament will start with Ivory Coast taking on Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, January 13.

Drogba speaks on Nigeria’s chances at AFCON

Sports Brief earlier reported that Drogba shared his thoughts on Nigeria's chances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as the Super Eagles face the host nation in the group stage.

Super Eagles are tipped as one of the favourites to win the competition next year but it won't be an easy ride for Nigeria in the group phase.

Speaking after the draw, Drogba stated it would be a difficult group for both the Elephants and the Super Eagles, according to a report by Complete Sports.