Mikel Obi
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Off the Pitch
Mikel Obi shares images of his bein SPORTS debut
Former Nigeria Super Eagles skipper Mikel Obi has sparked discussions and comments on social media with images of his punditry…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Mikel Obi: Zinedine Zidane was my idol
In a recent interview, former Chelsea and Nigerian football star, John Mikel Obi, delved into his footballing roots, unveiling the…
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Off the Pitch
‘ I was the Zidane ‘ – Mikel Obi speaks on his Super Eagles career
Former Super Eagles skipper, Mikel Obi, asserts that he was akin to Zinedine Zidane in the Nigeria national team due…
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Off the Pitch
Mikel Obi gives reason why Messi deserved 2023 FIFA Best player award
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has provided reasons why Lionel Messi deserved to win the 2023 FIFA Best Men’s…
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Super Eagles
Mikel Obi: Sunday Oliseh destroyed togetherness in Super Eagles team
Former Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi says Sunday Oliseh destroyed the togetherness in Super Eagles team during his time as Nigeria…
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Super Eagles
Mikel Obi reveals why he does not want to become Super Eagles coach
Legendary Nigerian midfielder Mikel Obi has revealed reason he does not dream of becoming coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The…
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Off the Pitch
Mikel Obi tips Victor Osimhen for AFCON Player of the Tournament
Former Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi, has thrown his weight behind Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, predicting that he could clinch the…
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Chelsea
Jose Mourinho explains decision to change Mikel Obi’s position at Chelsea
Jose Mourinho, former manager of Chelsea, has shed light on the decision to change John Mikel Obi’s playing position during…
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African Football
2023 CAF Awards: Okocha, Mikel, Eto’o, Diouf headline list of African legends for award ceremony
Africa will today, December 11, gather in Morocco for the 2023 CAF awards ceremony. Invited as guests are legends like…
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9ja Flavour
” I was told i was going to win ” – Mikel Obi recalls 2013 CAF player of the Year awards incident
Ten years after losing the 2013 CAF Player of the Year award to Yaya Toure, former Super Eagles skipper, Mikel…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Mikel Obi recalls Sir Alex Ferguson reaction to his decision to choose Chelsea over Manchester United
Former Super Eagles skipper has taken time to recall how Sir Alex Ferguson reacted to his decision to choose Chelsea…
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Other Sports
Mikel Obi meets Drogba, Kalou ahead of AFCON Draw
African Football legends, Mikel Obi, Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou met in Abidjan and shared fun moment ahead of the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Mikel Obi reveals why Victor Osimhen will succeed In the Premier League
Former Nigerian international, Mikel Obi has revealed why young Compatriot, Victor Osimhen will succeed in the English Premier League. Mikel,…
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Chelsea
Mikel Obi jokingly hints at Chelsea return as solution to the clubs woes
After making a return to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea FC legends defeated Bayern Munich legends 4-0 in a charity game,…
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Chelsea
Mikel Obi makes Chelsea FC return in 4-0 win over Bayern Munich
John Mikel Obi made a return to action for Chelsea FC in a charity game alongside other legends as the…
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Football
Mikel Obi named among top 10 African midfielders in history
Former Chelsea and Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Mikel Obi has been named among the top ten African midfielders in…
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Other Sports
Mikel Obi in line for Chelsea FC return
Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi could make a return to Stamford Bridge in September 2023 as Chelsea…
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9ja Flavour
Mikel Obi recommends In-form striker for Super Eagles Invitation
Former Super Eagles skipper Mikel Obi has recommended in-form Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom for invitation to the Super Eagles team.…
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Interviews
Mikel Obi: I was underrated at Chelsea
He is a legend at Chelsea FC after making 372 appearances in 11 trophy-filled seasons, but Mikel Obi feels his…
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9ja Flavour
Dare picks Mikel Obi’s dedication of UCL success to Late Rashidi Yekini as proudest moment
Nigeria’s Minister for Youth and Sports Dvelopment, Hon. Sunday Dare has picked Mikel Obi’s dedication of Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League…
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Talking Point
PHOTOS: Day Mikel Obi played football with youngsters in Ebutte Meta.
Images of Mikel Obi playing football with youngsters on a sandy pitch in Ebutte Meta , Lagos is trending on…
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Nigeria Football
John Mikel Obi open to Egyptian Premier League move
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has said he intends to continue playing football and is open to any offers…
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Nigeria Football
Stats showing John Obi Mikel deserves more plaudits for his role in Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League triumph
Fact is, John Obi Mikel deserves more plaudits than he has gotten for his role in Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League…
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Nigeria Football
Anthony Nwakaeme 7th league goal pushes Trabzonpor to the top as Mikel Obi plays part
Super Eagles striker Anthony Nwakaeme scored his 7th league goal of the season to help Trabzonpor to a 2-0 win…
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Nigeria Football
Nigerians Abroad; Ajayi scores two to break a jinx, Mikel lose again, Onuachu & Etebo missing
Apart from John Obi Mikel the rest of the listed above Nigerian players avoided defeat on Wednesday. Semi Ajayi (Rotherham)…
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Nigeria Football
Tony Pulis rues missed chances as Mikel Obi, Boro lose again
Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis says his side should have been out of sight against Preston following the 2-1 defeat to…
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Nigeria Football
Mikel Obi sees yellow as Middlesbrough fall to Brentford at Riverside
Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel was on the losing side as Middlesbrough fall 2-1 to Brentford at Riverside in…
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Nigeria Football
Mikel talks about his China move; MLS, reasons for leaving China and when players should go to CSL
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has shed light into the reasons behind his move to the Chinese Super League…
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