“The Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel And Moses” – Ikpeba
On Monday 29th October 2018, Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, released a 23-man list for the 2019 African Cup of Nations second leg qualifier against South Africa, and skipper, Mikel Obi was left out. Quite a number of eyebrows have been raised at the omission. However, some think the decision to keep Mikel out […]
Rohr Finally Opens Up On Mikel Obi Retirement
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has responded to rumors that skipper Mikel Obi will be making an early exit from the national team. The German coach assured that though Mikel opted out of Nigeria’s 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier game against Seychelles, this was not an indication that the seasoned midfielder was pulling […]
Mikel Obi Withdraws From Super Eagle’s AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles skipper John Mikel Obi has opted out of Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles in September. This decision according to the player is to help aid his recovery from a recent injury he picked up with Chinese side Tianjin TEDA. Mikel, who captained the Nigeria senior men’s’ football team to […]
Mikel Obi Opens Up On Retirement Plans
Days after Super Eagles forward Victor Moses announced his retirement from the national team, there have been reports that the former Chelsea man, Mikel Obi will be following in his footsteps soon. Mikel made his first club appearance for Tianjin Teda since Nigeria was ousted from the Russia 2018 World Cup in a 1-1 draw […]
Mikel Obi Reveals Father Was Kidnapped Before Argentina Clash
Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi, played a decisive game against Argentina with a heavy heart as the player’s father was in the custody of kidnappers. disconcerted Mikel revealed that the kidnappers had called him four hours before the kickoff of Nigeria’s final World Cup game against Argentina, demanding the sum of ₦10 million ($28,000 U.S.) […]
‘We Are Ready For England’ – Mikel
Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, is confident that the Nigeria senior men’s football team will make the best of all they’ve learnt so far as they play England on June 2, at the Wembley Stadium, London. The Super Eagles’ performance in their international friendlies have been quite disheartening so far after the team totally […]
SPORTS: Weekend Highlights
CAFCC: Eyimba Fc Drawn With Williamsville Athletic & Two Others In Group C The only Nigerian club left in the CAF Confederations Cup, Eyimba International Football Club, have been drawn into Group C alongside Djoliba, Williamsville Athletic Club and CARA Brazzaville in the CAF Confederation Cup draw on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt. Major Group C […]
Nigeria vs Poland: Rohr to Test Iheanacho in Mikel’s Place
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, will get to test his skills and strength playing in place of Super Eagles’ skipper, Mikel Obi, in the number 10 role as Nigeria faces Poland in an International friendly later tonight. Mikel Obi, could not make it to the game due to an issue in renewing his work permit […]
Sir Alex Ferguson Told Mikel Obi He’d Regret United Snub
Super Eagles skipper and former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has spoken up about the talks that ensued between him and Sir Alex Ferguson after he opted for Chelsea over Manchester United. Despite trial trainings at Old Trafford and even appearing with the United shirt to a conference, Mikel made a last minute call and chose Chelsea […]
Nigeria’s Dream Team Sails into the Semi-Finals of the Rio Olympics Football Event
Nigeria will face Germany in the Semi Finals.
Beşiktaş Offers Chelsea €5 Million for Mikel Obi
Turkish giant Beşiktaş has offered Chelsea €5 million for Nigerian intentional Mikel according to the Punch newspaper. Mikel has found himself on the fringes of the Chelsea squad after falling down the pecking order. He has also been linked with Istanbul rivals Fenerbahçe and UAE side Al Ain over the transfer window. The experienced midfielder made […]
Sunday Oliseh Names Squad
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has surprisingly left Chelsea duo, John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses out of the 18-man team for next month’s 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Tanzania. Wolverhampton Wanderers keeper, Carl Ikeme, who qualifies to play for Nigeria through his father, is in the squad as well as two […]
Mikel Obi Wins His Second EPL
John Obi Mikel became the second Nigerian player to win the prestigious English Premier League twice after helping Chelsea tame Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Chelsea went into the game needing a win to record their fourth title in 10 years, with four games left to spare. PFA player of the year, Eden […]
Amokachi Names Super Eagles Squad for Friendlies
Interim Super Eagles coach, Daniel Amokachi has called up uncapped Watford’s striker, Odion Ighalo and Aalesunds’ defender, Akeem Latifu for the upcoming friendlies against Bolivia and South Africa. Amokachi has also recalled striker, Brown Ideye and midfielder, John Ogu but placed Victor Moses on standby for the games. “The Bull” penned down 28 players for […]
Mikel Out Till April After Undergoing Surgery
Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has been sidelined till April after undergoing minor knee surgery. Mikel has been unavailable for Chelsea in the last four games, including League Cup final win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday but is set to miss a chunk more following his surgery. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed the […]
Obi Mikel Makes Claim For a Starting Spot
It was quite a relief to Nigerians to see Mikel start a premier league match, although the sweet news turned sour after 90 minutes when his club side ended the match at the losing end after Newcastle United continued their good form against a Mourinho-led Chelsea team with a 2-1 victory. It however warms the heart […]