Obi Mikel
West Brom shown strong interest in former Super Eagles skipper
The 33-year-old Nigeria legend is currently without a club having left Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor by mutual consent in March.
Charles Okwemba: Mikel Obi erred swapping Chelsea for China
AFC Leopards legend Charles Okwemba feels former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel made a big mistake by ditching Chelsea for Chinese outfit Tianjin TEDA in 2017.
Mikel Obi undecided on Botafogo move
Former Super Eagles and Chelsea star, John Obi Mikel, has stated he is still contemplating a proposed move to Botafogo.
Henry Nwosu: Mikel Obi the greatest Nigerian to play in Premier League
Former Nigeria international Henry Nwosu has picked John Obi Mikel as the greatest Nigerian player in the Premier League ever.
Mikel Obi in talks with Brazilian side Botafogo
It is not easy for Mikel, but Yahoo Sports suggests that he could be closing in on a deal with the Brazilian team.
Mikel Obi rejects Trabzonspor return
John Obi Mikel insists he will not accept any offer to return to Trabzonspor after he sensationally quit the Turkish top flight earlier this week over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
Former Super Eagles skipper reacts after contract termination by Trabzonspor
Former Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel has reacted for the first time after his contract termination by Trabzonspor over coronavirus comment.
#WeStandWithObi: Turkish citizens backs Mikel Obi in response to racist abuse
Turkish citizens flocked to social media late Monday leading to the hashtag “#WeStandWithObi” trending across Twitter in support of Trabzonspor’s Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel against racial slurs the latter incurred after Sunday’s match with arch-rival Fenerbahçe.
Trabzonspor files criminal complaint after racist attack on Mikel Obi
Turkish club, Trabzonspor, have defended their midfielder John Obi Mikel, who has been subjected to racist and hateful insults on social media following a heated 2-1 win against Fenerbahce on Saturday.
Mikel Obi inspires Trabzonspor to victory over Fenerbahce
John Obi Mikel helped Trabzonspor edge their fierce rivals Fenerbahce with a 2-1 win in a Turkish Super Lig match on Saturday.
Gernot Rohr: I would like to continue as Nigeria coach
Gernot Rohr has expressed his desire to continue as Nigeria coach as he nears the expiry of his current contract with the three-time African champions.
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.
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