Tag: Mikel Obi
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They’ve won more than Chelsea – Obi Mikel names world’s biggest football club
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has named Real Madrid as the biggest club in the world. Obi Mikel even admitted that the LaLiga champions have won more than Chelsea. The Nigerian played for over 11 seasons for the Blues, who are the only club to have won all three major European competitions twice. Chelsea are…
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Ballon d’Or 2024: Obi Mikel names best player in the world
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has weighed in on the 2024 Ballon d’Or debate. Obi Mikel, speaking on his podcast, hailed Manchester City’s Rodri as “the best player in the world”. Rodri is one of the candidates for this year’s Ballon d’Or prize, alongside Real Madrid stars, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. The…
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‘Don’t wait for England and choose Nigeria when you’re 30’ – Mikel Obi hits African footballers
Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has hit out footballers with African roots who choose to play for European countries like England and France. Mikel Obi, speaking on his podcast, insisted that their fatherland should not be a second option. According to the former Chelsea midfielder, such players should not consider playing for Nigeria…
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Ex-Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi undergoes surgery
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has undergone a surgery in the United Kingdom (UK). Mikel Obi disclosed this in a post via his Instagram story on Saturday. The surgery was carried out at the Princess Grace Hospital in UK. The former Super Eagles captain shared some photos from the hospital. Mikel Obi, however, did…
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EPL: Get rid of your tattoos – Mikel Obi advises Chelsea star
Former Chelsea star, John Obi Mikel has advised Mykalho Mudryk to get rid of his tattoos and also cut his hair. Mudryk has not really impressive since joining Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk. The Ukrainian forward has not hit the heights expected of him for the Blues, scoring only seven goals and providing four assists in…
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EPL: ‘Everything went through him’ – Mikel Obi hails Chelsea star
Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel has hailed England U21 player Noni Madueke for finishing the 2023-24 Premier League season strongly. Madueke made nine consecutive starts in the Premier League for Chelsea towards the end of the season. He netted two goals and provided three assists last season to help Chelsea secure a spot in next…
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Chelsea: ‘He walks naked’ – Mikel Obi opens up on why he stayed away from Costa
Ex-Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has opened up on why he stayed away from former teammate Diego Costa’s crazy jokes in the team’s dressing room. Costa scored 59 goals and registered 21 assists in 120 appearances during his time at Chelsea from 2014 to 2017. He was known for his ability to give defenders a…
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EPL: He was my idol – Iwobi speaks on breaking Mikel Obi’s record
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has spoken on breaking the record set by former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi. Iwobi broke Mikel Obi’s record for most minutes played by a Nigerian player in Premier League history. The former Arsenal star broke the record when he featured in Fulham’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on match-day 32…
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Champions League final: Mikel Obi predicts Real Madrid vs Dortmund tie
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has predicted that Borussia Dortmund will beat Real Madrid in next month’s Champions League final. Both clubs are billed to face each other on Saturday, June 1, for the biggest prize in club football. Mikel Obi, who won the trophy with Chelsea, told TribalFootball that Dortmund deserve to…
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Mikel Obi returns to Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has announced his inclusion in the World IX team slated to face England in Soccer Aid for UNICEF’s charitable fixture, marking a nostalgic return to Stamford Bridge for the ex-Nigeria international. Mikel Obi disclosed this in a post via his Instagram account on Friday. Confirmed as part of the…