Mikel Obi Launches Back2Base Initiative
Mikel retired from the Nigerian national team after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Read more about Sports In a bid to give back to the society, former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain Mikel Obi has launched the Back2Base initiative. The program aims to encourage young Nigerian athletes to pursue careers in football, […]
Nigerians In Sports: Mikel Obi Joins Stoke City
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel, has sealed a deal with English Championship side, Stoke City FC. The 33-year-old Nigerian midfielder became the fourth summer signing for the potters in their bid to stage a return to the English Premier League. Mikel returns to England for his third spell after a […]
Mikel Condemns Racism In Football After Saturday’s Attack
Former Nigerian national team captain, Mikel Obi, has condemned racism in football. This is coming on the back of racist chants directed at him during Trabzonspor’s game against Fenerbahce on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Mikel, 32, was targeted by fans of Fenerbahce on Saturday, after a 2-1 win by his club, Trabzonspor. A disappointed Mikel […]
Mikel Resumes Training With Trabzonspor
Ex-Nigeria international, John Obi Mikel, has resumed training with his new Turkish club, Trabzonspor, after successfully completing his medicals. Ghanaian international, Caleb Ekuban, is another new acquisition for the Turkish side, he joined the former Super Eagles captain in training. Both players joined the rest of the squad late due to national team duties at […]
Mikel Ruled Out Of Eagles’ Remaining AFCON Games
Super Eagles captain, Obi Mikel, faces an exit from action for Nigeria at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The skipper picked up an injury while on target for Nigeria in their last group game against Madagascar, and was immediately replaced by Alex Iwobi. Mikel sprained his knee and from reports, it […]
Mikel Completes Move to Trabzonspor
Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has completed a move to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year deal with an option of another year, the club revealed via their official website. The Nigerian international had a brief fantastic run with champions league side, Middlesbrough, last season and will now join Eagles teammates Ogenyi Onazi and Anthony […]
Mikel Is Committed To Leading The Super Eagles, Says Rohr
Super Eagles Technical director, Gernot Rohr, has lauded skipper Mikel Obi for his early arrival to the Eagles camp in Asaba to prepare for the 2019 African Cup of Nations showdown in Egypt. The playmaker has not made an appearance for the Nigerian senior men’s team since their exit from the 2018 FIFA World Cup […]
Rohr Names Mikel And 24 Others For 2019 AFCON
The Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has named skipper, Mikel Obi, alongside 24 other players for the forthcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations showdown in Egypt. According to a statement by the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, Rohr has also placed six players on standby. After a prolonged […]
Mikel Ready For The Next Challenge After Boro Exit
Super Eagles skipper and former Chelsea man, Mikel Obi, has concluded his contractual stay with English Championship club, Middlesbrough, and the player is looking forward to the next challenge as he plans his exit. On Sunday, Mikel played his last game for Boro and scored his first goal for the team in their 2-1 win […]
Okocha Calls For Mikel Obi’s Return
The Super Eagles have had quite a horrid time adjusting to the prolonged absence of daring midfielder and skipper, John Mikel Obi. Mikel has not featured for the Nigerian national team since he led the squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The skipper chose to stay off international duty for Nigeria to […]
Mikel Obi Finally Reveals Why He Left China
Super Eagles skipper, John Mikel Obi, is now a huge sensation since he joined Middlesborough on a short term loan deal in the January transfer window. Prior to his return to European football, Mikel had spent two years with Chinese Super League side, Tianjin TEDA, where he was on a class of his own due […]
Obi Mikel Named In Championship Team Of The Week
It is evident that Super Eagles international and skipper, John Obi Mikel, has returned to core training, following his impeccable performance for Middlesbrough since his arrival at the club. Mikel has played his way into the hearts of Boro fans, who have dubbed the Nigerian, the African Zidane, due to his unrivaled skill in the […]
Mikel In Good Hands At Middlesborough
After an impressive performance for Middlesborough in last Saturday’s 3-2 win against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns, Mikel Obi’s new boss cannot hide the excitement of having the player in his team. Mikel has so far made only two appearances for Middlesborough since he signed a short term deal with the English football league […]
Middlesbrough Close to Signing Mikel Obi
Super Eagles skipper and former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, is set to make a return to Europe after he terminated his contract with Chinese side Tianjin TEDA. English football club, Middlesbrough, has indicated an interest in snatching the Nigerian international, and so far things are sailing very smoothly with Mikel as reports are rife […]
What’s Next For Mikel Obi After TEDA Contract Termination?
Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has ended his contract with Chinese Side, Tianjin Teda, one year before the expiration of his deal with the club. The Nigerian international reportedly broke his contract for a number of reasons, including a need to spend more time with his family. However, Mikel is still not sure if he […]
Mikel Out Of Action In CSL Till End Of Season
Super Eagles and Tianjin TEDA skipper, John Mikel Obi, will sit out the remaining fixtures in the Chinese Super League season due to a muscle injury he suffered while in training. The Nigerian international has been out of duty for the Super Eagles since their failed attempt to make history at the 2018 FIFA World […]