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Mikel Obi To Play For Chelsea Against Bayern Munich

Super Eagles and Chelsea legend, Mikel Obi set to play for Chelsea in the Legends game match against Bayern Munich.

For the first time since 2018, Chelsea Legends will play Bayern Legends at Stamford Bridge on September 9, 2023.

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Mikel Obi is expected to return to action for Chelsea Legends.

The game is organized to be played in remembrance of Chelsea legend, Gianluca Vialli, who passed away last year.

The Chelsea Foundation and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, which supports the work of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, will each get a portion of the revenues from the game.

As we move closer to kickoff,more players will be named, but so far it has been confirmed that Roberto Di Matteo and John Terry will both be in the starting lineup.

Chelsea will face Bayern Munich Legends at Stamford Bridge as they mark the silver anniversary of winning their second European championship.

Stars from that successful cup campaign have joined the growing Chelsea Legends team.

In addition to John Terry, Gianfranco Zola, Michael Essien, Claude Makelele, Carlo Cudicini, and other players whose names will be announced.

The Chelsea team will be managed by Roberto Di Matteo, as he did against Bayern to win the Champions League final in 2012.

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