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EPL: Mourinho “killed” me – Mikel Obi reveals

Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has disclosed that former Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho “killed” him during their time at Premier League giant, Chelsea. Mikel Obi said Mourinho killed him because he got sent off on his first game for the Blues. According to him, he was quite slow to the pace expected of […]
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Mikel Obi: Okocha sends strong message to Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr

Emma Okocha, the elder brother of Nigeria legend, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has sent a clear message to Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, that captain John Obi Mikel, still remains relevant to the national team. Okocha stated this ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly match against Egypt at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Tuesday. Mikel […]
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Mikel Obi sends strong message to President Buhari

Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has sent a strong message to President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government regarding the security situation in the country. He spoke in reaction to the kidnap and release of the mother of fellow Super Eagles star, Samuel Kalu. “I called Samuel when his mother was kidnapped and gave him my […]
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Nigeria vs Seychelles: Rohr reveals why Mikel Obi is not ready to play for Super Eagles

Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, is not yet ready for a return to the national team despite playing regularly for his English Championship side, Middlesbrough, coach Gernot Rohr has revealed. Mikel Obi is yet to play for Nigeria since the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Rohr, speaking at his pre-match conference ahead of Friday’s […]
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Rohr reveals why he dropped Mikel Obi, Iheanacho for Seychelles, Egypt games

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said that he left out forward, Kelechi Iheanacho and Middlesbrough midfielder, John Obi Mikel from his squad to play Seychelles and Egypt, because of their little regular playing time and non-readiness. Rohr has released a 23-man list for their final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers […]
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Mikel Obi opens up on why he left China, returned to England

Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has admitted that he knew he would leave China after only one year, because of the huge “culture shock”. Speaking to the UK Telegraph, the 31-year-old however insisted that he has no regrets about spending the last two years in Asia. Mikel Obi signed for Tianjin Teda, after winning […]
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Mikel Obi speaks on winning promotion with Middlesbrough

Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has said gaining promotion to the English Premier League with Middlesborough, will be one of the greatest achievements of his career. Mikel joined Middlesborough on a short term deal in January, after a two-year stint with the Chinese side, Tianjin Teda. Since the Nigerian midfielder moved to the Riverside […]
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Middlesbrough boss worries about Mikel Obi’s future

Middlesbrough boss, Tony Pulis, has said the Championship side will need more than a Premier League promotion to keep Super Eagles star, John Obi Mikel at the club. The 31-year-old has had a massive impact at the Riverside Stadium since his arrival from the Chinese Super League club, Tianjin TEDA. But the Teeside manager thinks […]
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