Arsenal legend Thierry Henry created a delightful moment on live television with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who exchanged greetings in Nigerian Pidgin English.
This follows Galatasaray’s dramatic triumph over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs on Wednesday night
Henry, who was on punditry duty for CBS, interviewed Osimhen after Galatasaray S.K. edged out Juventus F.C. 7–5 on aggregate to book a place in the second round of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 12 years.
Osimhen netted one of the decisive goals in extra time to help the Turkish side seal qualification. Galatasaray had taken firm control of the tie with a 5–2 victory in the first leg.
However, a below-par display in the return fixture allowed Juventus back into contention, as the Italian side struck three times to force extra time.
The Istanbul outfit eventually found the net twice in the additional period to confirm progression.
In the post-match interview, Henry surprised viewers by opening the conversation in Pidgin before delving into his analysis.
“Victor, this is Thierry. First and foremost, how bodi? Bodi dey?” Henry asked.
Clearly amused by the Frenchman’s effort, Osimhen responded with a smile, “Yeah, bodi dey fine.”
The discussion then shifted to a breakdown of the encounter.
During his playing days at Arsenal F.C. between 1999 and 2004, Henry featured alongside former Super Eagles forward Nwankwo Kanu, who later joined West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Henry has consistently spoken glowingly of Kanu as well as Jay-Jay Okocha, whom he faced several times in the Premier League.
In 2017, Henry paid a visit to Lagos, where he was conferred with the title “Igwe of football.”
The PUNCH