Nicolas Jackson and Zlatan Ibile: Chelsea star gifts jersey to Nigerian musician

Senegalese professional football star Nicolas Jackson has started the year 2025 trending in Nigeria.

Jackson who is the target man for Premier League giants Chelsea had several engagements in the short break to end the year.

Jackson has teamed up with Nigerian rapper and singer Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, known professionally as Zlatan Ibile.

A video of Jackson and Zlatan Ibile linking up has gone viral on social media platforms.

In the video, Jackson checked out some of the merch Zlatan Ibile produces.

Jackson then gifted Zlatan an autographed Chelsea jersey with his name and number.

This is not the first time a Nigerian musician has linked up with a Chelsea star.

Chelsea stars Wesley Fofana and Malo Gusto teamed up with Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer David Adedeji Adeleke known professionally as Davido in Dubai late last year.

Jackson's meet-up with Zlatan Ibile comes after massive criticism from Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi to start the season.

Jackson returns to action when Chelsea takes on Crystal Palace in their first Premier League game of 2025.