Archives Tag: Mikel Obi

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April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Mikel Out Of Action In CSL Till End Of Season

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April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading “The Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel And Moses” – Ikpeba

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Rohr Finally Opens Up On Mikel Obi Retirement

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April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Mikel Obi Withdraws From Super Eagle’s AFCON Qualifiers

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Mikel Obi Opens Up On Retirement Plans

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

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.) … Continue reading Mikel Obi Reveals Father Was Kidnapped Before Argentina Clash

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading ‘We Are Ready For England’ – Mikel

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading SPORTS: Weekend Highlights

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Nigeria vs Poland: Rohr to Test Iheanacho in Mikel’s Place

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April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Sir Alex Ferguson Told Mikel Obi He’d Regret United Snub

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria will face Germany in the Semi Finals.

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Beşiktaş Offers Chelsea €5 Million for Mikel Obi

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Sunday Oliseh Names Squad

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Mikel Obi Wins His Second EPL

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April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Amokachi Names Super Eagles Squad for Friendlies

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