In a thrilling Group A clash at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over the host nation Ivory Coast, thanks to a second-half penalty from captain William Troost-Ekong.
However, what captured the hearts of fans and sparked a buzz on social media was the touching moment between Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba and Nigerian star Victor Osimhen.
During the match, Drogba and Osimhen were spotted exchanging a warm hug, displaying mutual respect and admiration.
The iconic moment didn’t go unnoticed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which promptly shared a tweet on social media: “King Didi ???? Prince Vic.”
The reaction from CAF set off a wave of responses from Nigerians and fans across the continent, celebrating the camaraderie between two football legends from different eras.
