Nigeria, March 23 -- Former Nigerian internationals Mikel John Obi and Celestine Babayaro returned to action in a special charity match on Saturday, representing Chelsea Legends against Liverpool Legends at Anfield.

The duo, who both had successful spells with the London club, joined a star-studded lineup for a match that rekindled memories of one of English football's fiercest rivalries.

Babayaro, a left-back known for his attacking prowess, played for Chelsea between 1997 and 2005, winning the FA Cup, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Mikel, on the other hand, spent 11 years at Chelsea (2006-2017), becoming a key defensive midfielder and helping the club win two Premier League titles, t...