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Ezri Konsa Aston Villa Looks on during the UEFA Europa League Final 2026 match against SC Freiburg. Copyright: ImagoxHarry Langer DeFodi Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, alongside Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana, were seen trolling a Super Eagles <\/a>legend after their UEFA Europa League triumph against SC Freiburg, Soccernet.ng reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n Unai Emery led the Villans to their first-ever Europa League title. However, it would be a fifth triumph for the Spanish manager, who previously won it once with Villarreal and three times with Sevilla.<\/p>\n Now a specialist in Europe’s second most-prized competition, the Spaniard gave Aston Villa fans a reason to celebrate their first trophy in 20 years.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n John Obi Mikel, ex-Chelsea and Super Eagles midfielder, has been trending on the internet for his \u2018mate’ slang on the Obi One podcast, where he analyses football weekly.<\/p>\n After going viral a few weeks ago, the Villa players decided to imitate the one-time UEFA Europa League winners. Watch the video here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Mikel, meanwhile, has spoken out about Chelsea’s need for a manager with tactical astuteness and believes the appointment of Xabi Alonso is a step in the right direction for the five-time English Premier League winners.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he\u2019s a brilliant, young and talented manager. We saw what he did with Leverkusen, where they went unbeaten and to break that jinx of Bayern winning the league yearly is something,\u201d the 39-year-old said on the Obi One Podcast<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cThey played some fantastic football, and he\u2019s also a student of Guardiola as well.<\/p>\n \u201cHe loves to play on the front foot, loves to attack and loves to press. That\u2019s what we want, because we have the talent, we have the potential, and I hope he can bring that out of these players.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019ll come in straight away and command respect because he\u2019s been there and done it.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s what we need. That\u2019s huge. The mentality changes. It\u2019s a big step, I must say, kudos to the club hierarchy for this decision,\u201d the one-time UEFA Champions League winner concluded.<\/p>\n The Spaniard is expected to take charge at Stamford Bridge from 1 July 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/yrU7weES3AESZkkfVK68LGkhSxg=\/4200x2800\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F05%2Fimago1077736027.jpg\")
Soccer Aston Villa: Konsa and Onana troll Mikel Obi<\/h2>\n
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