In the highly anticipated Galatasaray vs. Chelsea match in the Champions League round of 16 first leg, the spotlight is on the reunion between Didier Drogba and his former club Chelsea, managed by José Mourinho. However, another African star, Samuel Eto’o, who now plays for Chelsea, will have to wait on the bench as Fernando Torres starts in his place.
The lineups for both teams have been announced, with Galatasaray fielding Drogba alongside other African players like Ivorian Emmanuel Eboue and Cameroonian Aurélien Chedjou. Chelsea’s lineup includes African talents like Senegalese Demba Ba and Nigerian Obi Mikel, who are among the substitutes.
The anticipated match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two top European clubs, with African football icons playing significant roles on both sides.
