Chelsea legend Didier Drogba and Napoli star Victor Osimhen sparked a frenzy among Blues fans after they were spotted in conversation ahead of Nigeria's AFCON clash against Ivory Coast on Thursday.
The Super Eagles ran out 1-0 victors against the tournaments hosts but all the attention on social media was focused on the pre-match exchange.
The Stamford Bridge icon caught up with the reigning African Football of the Year, who has been linked with a move to club, in the tunnel before the second group stage match in Abidjan.