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Mikel Obi returns as Anthony Nwakaeme’s goal lifts Trabzonspor to top of Turkish Super...
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel returned to action for Trabzonspor as Anthony Nwakaeme grabbed a goal and an assist in their 3-0 win over Ankaragucu.
Real Madrid star Eden Hazard singled out as Mikel Obi’s laziest former team-mate
Ex-Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has labelled "incredible" Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard the laziest of all his former team-mates.
Super Eagles, Samba Boys to honour Isaac Promise with black armband
The Nigeria Super Eagles and the Samba Boys of Brazil may wear black armband during their October 13 international friendly match, in honour of Beijing 2008 Olympic silver medalist, Isaac Promise, who died during the week in America.
Mikel Obi: Why Barcelona lost 2012 Champions League semi-final to Chelsea
Former Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel revealed why Barcelona lost to Chelsea in the 2012 UEFA Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou.
Mikel Obi’s partner threatens to dump ex-Super Eagles skipper
John Obi Mikel partner and mother of his twin daughters Olga Diyachenko has threatened to dump former Super Eagles captain over transfer move to Turkish giant Trabzonspor this summer.
Alex Iwobi now Nigeria’s costliest player ever after £35 million move to Everton
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi has become Nigeria’s top record signing and costliest player following his dramatic £35m (€37.9m) shock transfer deadline day switch to Everton from Arsenal.
Ex-Super Eagles skipper begins training with Trabzonspor
Former Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel has begun training with his new Turkish Super Lig club, Trabzonspor following the successful completion of his medical.
Mikel Obi starts training with Trabzonspor after successful medical
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has started training with his new Turkish Super Lig club, Trabzonspor, following the successful completion of his medical.
Afcon: Mikel Obi is good leader, motivates us on and off the pitch – Oghenekaro...
Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has described Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel, as a ‘good leader’ performs his role on and off the pitch.
AFCON: Super Eagles defeat Burundi 1-0 in Alexandria
Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations campaign got off to a winning start on Saturday as they edged out Burundi 1-0.
AFCON: Fit and firing Mo Salah carries hopes of hosts Egypt
Ahead of Liverpool's Champions League final victory over Tottenham, Mohamed Salah, glanced at a photograph to draw up pain and fuel his already burning desire
AFCON: Eagles ready to soar – Mikel Obi
After more than two weeks of intensive preparations, John Obi Mikel, says the Super Eagles are ready for their opening match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against the Swallows of Burundi on Saturday in Alexandria.
Ola Aina: I want to win AFCON with Nigeria after pain of missing World...
Torino exercised their option to buy Ola Aina from Chelsea for £8.7 million ($11m) after a successful campaign on loan, but this season has done more than secure a long-term club - it also sees the 22-year-old make the African Cup of Nations after disappointingly missing out on the World Cup.
Gernot Rohr names the AFCON’s three favourites
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has picked Senegal, Tunisia and host nation Egypt as favourites for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title.
AFCON: Gernot Rohr faces selection headache as Super Eagles intensify training
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that he faces a selection headache as his team step up preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations starting June 21 in Egypt.
AFCON: Twenty Super Eagles players train in Asaba
Twenty players participated in the Super Eagles’ training session at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba Delta State on Monday.
![[fILE] Nigeria's German coach Gernot Rohr looks on during a training session at Essentuki Arena in Yessentuki, southern Russia, on June 18, 2018 during the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament.-br --PIUS UTOMI EKPEI - AFP](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/10172419-324x235.jpg "Gernot Rohr insists on Mikel Obi as captain")
Gernot Rohr insists on Mikel Obi as captain
Super Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr has praised Chelsea legend Obi Mikel after the midfielder’s early arrival at the national team’s get-together in Asaba.
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.
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