Mikel Obi
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Mikel Obi shares memories of fierce Chelsea vs Arsenal rivalry
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel recently discussed the intense rivalry between Chelsea and Arsenal during his tenure at Stamford…
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Arsenal
Mikel Obi faults Mikel Arteta over one-way goalscoring pattern
Chelsea legend Mikel Obi has faulted Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for using the set-piece as the teams only source of…
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Football
‘A bit like Haaland’ – Mikel Obi hails in-form striker
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has recommended in-form striker Viktor Gyökeres to Premier League clubs during the upcoming transfer window.…
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Chelsea
Mikel Obi urges Chelsea to deliver in big matches after Liverpool defeat
Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has called on his former club to improve their performance in key…
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Super Eagles
Mikel Obi hails Ademola Lookman’s decision to commit to Nigeria over England
Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi has praised Ademola Lookman for choosing to represent Nigeria at the international…
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Chelsea
Mikel Obi highlights area Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson needs to improve
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has addressed his recent critiques of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, explaining his concerns…
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Super Eagles
Mikel Obi reveals why he is impressed with the recent Super Eagles’ performance
Mikel Obi has lauded the Super Eagles for their impressive performances in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers, despite the managerial turbulence…
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Super Eagles
Mikel Obi compares Austin Eguavoen to Carlo Ancelotti
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has lavished praise on Augustine Eguavoen, drawing a comparison between the Super Eagles’ interim…
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Mikel Obi defends Osimhen’s outburst over Finidi George comments
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen’s online outburst aimed at former Super…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Mikel Obi vows to help Chelsea sign Victor Osimhen
Super Eagles and Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi has promised to do everything he can to help bring his fellow…
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Mikel Obi responds to Nicolas Jackson’s ‘Shut Up’ remark
Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi has responded to Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who recently told him to “shut up” after…
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Chelsea
Mikel Obi predicts where Chelsea will finish in the Premier League this season
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has made a bold prediction that Chelsea will end the 2024-2025 Premier League…
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Chelsea
Mikel Obi challenges Chelsea star to ‘step up’ in 2024/25 Season
Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi has recently criticized Enzo Fernández, urging the Argentine World Cup winner to deliver improved performances…
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9ja Flavour
Mikel Obi reveals he paid for Nigerian Olympic Team’s flight to Rio 2016
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has disclosed that he personally covered the cost of the Nigerian Olympic football team’s…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Mikel Obi and Didier Drogba work to convince Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea
Super Eagles legend John Obi Mikel has opened up about his efforts, alongside former Chelsea teammate Didier Drogba, to persuade…
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Other Sports
Mikel Obi claims he was ‘better’ than Lionel Messi at 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has claimed that he was better than Lionel Messi at the 2005 FIFA…
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Off the Pitch
Mikel Obi contemplates coaching career after Inspiring meeting with Carlo Ancelotti
Nigerian football legend John Mikel Obi is considering a transition into coaching following a motivational encounter with his former manager,…
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Football
Mikel Obi sends message to England on what to do with Cole Palmer
Nigerian football legend and former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi has called on England’s next manager to ensure Chelsea’s Cole…
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John Obi Mikel names Rodri the ‘Best Player in the World’
Nigerian football legend John Obi Mikel has praised Manchester City’s and Spain’s Rodri as the “best player in the world”…
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Mikel Obi offers advice to Enzo Fernandez amidst racism controversy
Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has shared his thoughts on the recent controversy involving Enzo Fernandez, offering…
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Other Sports
Mikel Obi criticizes Shola Ameobi for late Nigeria call-up
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has strongly criticized Shola Ameobi for rejecting Nigeria’s call-up until the latter stages of…
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Mikel Obi hosts Carlo Ancelotti on his podcast, veteran coach reveals how Mbappe will fit into Madrid attack
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria skipper Mikel Obi played host to Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on his ObiOne podcast.…
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Mikel Obi reveals reason for his recent surgery
Former Chelsea star Mikel Obi has shared why he underwent surgery on his hamstring. The Super Eagles legend, who retired…
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Off the Pitch
Mikel Obi hosts Joe Cole on his podcast
Former Nigeria international and Chelsea star Mikel Obi has hosted Joe Cole on his ObiOne podcast. The Englishman bared his…
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Football
Usain Bolt to Mikel Obi: I don’t know what is happening at Manchester United
Jamaican sprint legend and ardent Manchester United fan, Usain Bolt, recently opened up about his frustrations with the club’s disappointing…
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Off the Pitch
Mikel Obi hosts Usain Bolt to engaging chat on his career
During an engaging chat on the Obione podcast with Nigerian football legend Mikel Obi, multiple world record holder Usain Bolt…
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Nigeria Football
Sunday Oliseh: NFF warned me about Enyeama, Mikel, Emenike
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has opened up about the challenges he faced with key players during his tenure…
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Sunday Oliseh fires back after Mikel Obi tagged him ‘the worst coach’
Former Super Eagles boss Sunday Oliseh has responded strongly to John Obi Mikel’s recent comments, in which the ex-Chelsea midfielder…
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Mikel Obi undergoes surgery in London
Former Super Eagles midfielder and captain, John Mikel Obi, recently underwent a mysterious surgery at London’s prestigious Princess Grace Hospital.…
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