John Mikel Obi
Mikel Obi to go into business after retirement
Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has stated categorically that he will quit the game and face business pointing that he would not have anything to do with football which brought him fame and wealth.
Mikel Obi: Antonio Conte never spoke to me at Chelsea after the Olympics
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel disclosed that former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte left him out of his squad for opting to play for Dream Team VI at the 2016 Olympics.
Mikel Obi: Egypt 2019 may be my last AFCON
John Obi Mikel has revealed that 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt may be his last for the Super Eagles.
Mikel Obi: My commitment to Nigeria will never change
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has discussed his loyalty to his country ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
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Mikel Obi: It’s sad to see ex-players criticise Super Eagles
With the Super Eagles preparing for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations set to kick off in a few weeks, captain of the team, John Mikel Obi has expressed his disappointment at ex-players that criticise the team.
AFCON: Mikel Obi hails great atmosphere in Eagles’ Ismailia Camp
Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has hailed the great atmosphere in the team ahead of Nigeria’s opening game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations next week Saturday.
In Pictures: Mikel Obi leads Super Eagles stars to 1st training section
John Obi Mikel leads Super Eagles first training section at the Stephen Keshi Stadium as Wilfred Ndidi and Kenneth Omeruo arrived Asaba ahead of 2019 Africa Cup of Nation in Egypt.
Middlesbrough confirm Mikel Obi departure
Championship side Middlesbrough have confirmed the departure of John Obi Mikel from the Riverside Stadium.
Middlesbrough confirm Mikel Obi’s exit
The Super Eagles captain and Stewart Downing will become free agents, after the Championship side decided not to offer them new contracts.
Mikel Obi to unveil new club before AFCON
Middlesbrough of England midfielder, John Mikel Obi, is set to make a decisive announcement before heading out to the Africa Cup of Nations, as the Super Eagles’ captain wants to reveal the next club he will play for ahead of his national team assignment at the continental soccer showpiece.
AFCON: Jo Bonfrere faults Gernot Rohr for recalling Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles’ coach Johannes Bonfrere has faulted the recall of John Mikel Obi to the Nigerian squad ahead of preparations for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Top NFF official opposed to Mikel Obi returning to Super Eagles
A top Nigeria Football Federation chieftain is against Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi returning to the team ahead of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in c claiming that the 32-year-old’s presence could be ‘disruptive’, Reforms Committee member Osasu Obayiuwana has revealed.
Gernot Rohr confirms ‘good’ meeting with Mikel Obi
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has described his meeting with Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel as successful.
AFCON: My meeting with Mikel Obi successful – Gernot Rohr
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has said that he has visited Super Eagles Captain John Mikel Obi in England and described their deliberation concerning his return to the team as fruitful.
Mikel Obi, Semi Ajayi clash as Middlesbrough seek promotion play-off spot
John Mikel Obi will be looking to help Middlesbrough secure a promotion play-off spot when they take on their hosts Rotherham United in Skybet Championship match at the AESSEAL New York Stadium on Sunday.
AFCON: Gernot Rohr slams door on new players
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has insisted he will not bring in new players for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
Mikel Obi loses with Middlesbrough on birthday
John Mikel Obi has received the worst birthday gift after going down with Middlesbrough who suffered a 3-0 defeat to Nothingham Forest in the English Championship at the City Ground Nothingham on Monday.
Mikel Obi: Middlesbrough’s contract renewal not my priority
Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi says he’s only focused on helping Middlesbrough pick a playoff ticket and not thinking about his contract which is set to expire at the end of the season.
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