Brazilian legend Arthur Antunes Coimbra, famously known as Zico, has showered praise on four of Africa’s finest football icons — Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, Samuel Eto’o, George Weah, and Didier Drogba — calling them the continent’s greatest of all time.

Speaking on The Obi One Podcast hosted by John Obi Mikel alongside Chris McHardy in Rio de Janeiro, the former Brazilian playmaker lit up with admiration as he reflected on Africa’s rich football heritage.

> “I like Okocha — a fantastic player. Number 10, Okocha. Eto’o, fantastic. George Weah and Drogba,” Zico said with a smile, recalling the magic the quartet brought to the beautiful game.

Between them, these legends dazzled fans across Europe and Africa — from Okocha’s mesmerizing skills at Bolton Wanderers and PSG, to Eto’o’s deadly precision at Barcelona and Inter Milan, Weah’s trailblazing path to the Ballon d’Or, and Drogba’s leadership and clutch goals at Chelsea.

Though retired, their legacies continue to inspire generations of footballers across the globe.