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September 27, 2022

Ex-Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi announces retirement from football

Mikel Obi, the former captain of the Super Eagles, has ended his professional football career. On Tuesday, the former Chelsea midfielder announced his decision on social media, expressing happiness with the journey and thanking supporters and former teammates. Mikel, 35, had a highly successful career, winning the Champions League and the English Premier League with... Read More

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The Big 5: Macron makes historic visit to Fela’s Afrika shrine, Seven Policemen killed by unknown gunmen in Abuja and other stories

French President, Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari in a closed-door bilateral meeting at the Presidential Villa and pledged to increase the cooperation between Nigeria and France in tackling security challenges brought about by the activities of Boko Haram and ISIS jihadists in Nigeria. Macron who challenged him to work towards providing an enabling... Read More

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The Big 5: Saraki challenges Jega to list corrupt Senators, Health Minister insists no pay for striking health workers and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the new President of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Maada Bio, of Nigeria’s support, including military assistance, as the country works towards a stable and improved economy. The president gave the assurance on Wednesday, while receiving the Sierra Leonean President at the... Read More

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September 4, 2017

“We are just very keen to finish what we started” – Mikel Obi

Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi arrived Yaounde on Sunday afternoon for Monday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. A statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) quoted Mikel as saying that the team would finish off what the team started in Uyo – 4-0 win over Cameroon. Nigeria achieved... Read More

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September 2, 2017

The Thread: “See as Super Eagles Arsenal Cameroon” | TwitterNG celebrates Super Eagles win

Following the match between Cameroon and Nigeria for the World Cup Qualifiers, which saw the Super Eagles defeat the Lions of Cameroon 4 goals to nothing, Twitter has been unable to hold back its excitement: Enjoy! Gosh! When we unite and show up as a nation we soar like super eagles with the heart of... Read More

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January 16, 2017

Mikel’s future uncertain as Chinese FA plans to limit number of foreign players

Barely a month after John Mikel Obi joined Chinese club, Tianjin TEDA, the Chinese Football Association (CFA), is set to reduce the number of foreign players teams can field in each match. The CFA has said only three foreign players will be allowed to play any league game. The new rule also plans to allow... Read More

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January 12, 2017

Why I moved to China – Mikel Obi

Super Eagles captain and former Chelsea player, Mikel Obi has said his move to the Chinese Premier League was in the interest of Nigeria. Mikel said his recent signing to Tianjin Teda was to ensure Nigeria particpates at the 2018 World Cup in Brazil. Mikel did not play under Antonio Conte since his arrival at... Read More

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January 3, 2017

Mikel to consider Chinese club if Valencia can’t meet financial demands

Representatives of Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi have asked Spanish side, Valencia to meet the player’s financial demands by Friday, African Football reports. Valencia had met with player over possible transfer to the club. “Mikel representatives have given Valencia till Friday to match the player’s wage demands,” a source said. “I don’t know what the... Read More

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December 24, 2016

Drogba advises Mikel to quit Chelsea for Marseille

Ivorian legend, Didier Drogba has advised Nigeria’s Mikel Obi to quit Chelsea for French League said Olympique Marseille. Mikel has not played for Chelsea since the arrival of Antonio Conte at the beginning of the season. With his contract ending at the end of the year, Mikel will have a chance of moving away from... Read More

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December 22, 2016

The Switch: Inter ready for Mikel Obi

Following reports that Super Eagles’ captain, John Mikel Obi is likely to make a switch to Inter Milan, payment portal, Interswitch has welcomed the news. In a tweet on Wednesday morning, using a play on words, Interswitch said it was ready for Obi. @mikel_john_obi We're ready for you bruv! pic.twitter.com/TjDtcIh637 — Interswitch Group (@InterswitchGRP) December... Read More

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November 12, 2016

The Thread: Victor Moses | Man of the match

The number one trending topic on Twitter tonight is Victor Moses, and it is deserved. He ruled the field in Nigeria’s match today against Algeria. The match ended 3-1 in Nigeria’s favour. Nigerians are so impressed, they are singing his name all over Twitter. Do see below: https://twitter.com/Skiwo/status/797496023698591744 The same Victor Moses some managers saw... Read More

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September 21, 2016

Mikel Obi confirms talks with other clubs for possible Chelsea exit

Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikel has confirmed he will be talking to other clubs ahead of the January transfer window for a possible Chelsea exit after 12 years. Mikel is yet to make a first team appearance for the blues under Antonio Conte this season. His contract is due to expire this summer, giving... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Mikel shares his Olympics experience | The good, bad and the ugly

Nigeria’s captain at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Mikel Obi has narrated his experience during the games. Mikel told his club’s website, Chelseafc.com, that it was mixed experience of good and bad. On his role as Team Nigeria’s captain, he said, “Yes, it was amazing. Leading the team not just in football but athletics, basketball, everything,... Read More

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August 21, 2016

This Japanese man that is just ‘dashing’ our athletes money – 5 things we found out about him

by Tolu Omoyeni More interesting than the news of the Nigerian Dream Team winning their first medal (bronze) at the Olympics since 2008 is the news of this Japanese man who promised the team coach and captain a reward and made good on his promise. Like he literally just ‘dashed’ Coach Samson Siasia and team... Read More

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August 20, 2016

#RioOlympics: Nigeria gets first medal as U-23 team defeats Honduras

Nigeria got its first medal at the ongoing Rio Olympics, after the U-23 football team defeated its Honduras counterparts 3-2 to win the bronze medal. Captain Mikel Obi’s sterling performance secured the victory for the Dream Team. Sadiq Umar scored the first goal for Nigeria from a Mikel pass in the 34th minute before Umar... Read More

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August 15, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. In Kaduna it is school or jail Kaduna state Governor, Nasir el-Rufai has said that parents in the state who fail to send their wards to school in September would be jailed. 2. Army did not arrest our members -Avengers Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers,... Read More

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August 10, 2016

NFF to pay Siasia outstanding salary

Nigeria’s Under-23 coach Samson Siasia and his assistants will be paid their outstanding salaries, Africanfootball.com reports. According to the report, the Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick said the coaching crew who are being owed for five months will be paid from the $60,000 grant the Federation recently received from the Confederation of African Football. Siasia had... Read More

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Mikel, others stop Siasia from quitting despite ‘not being paid for 5 months’

Chelsea star, Mikel Obi and other members of the Olympics football team have reportedly stopped Coach, Samson Siasia from quitting after their victory over Sweden, Sunday night. According to AfricanFootball.com, a top source in the team said, “Siasia wanted to quit his post after the win over Sweden, but the players led by Mikel begged... Read More

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Mikel Obi joins Olympic team in Atlanta

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the arrival of Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi to the Nigeria Olympic football team training camp in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday. The Federation through their Twitter handle wrote on Monday, “John Mikel Obi joins Olympic Squad in the US.” Just In: John Mikel Obi joins Olympic Squad in... Read More

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Siasia announces Olympics 18-man squad (FULL LIST)

Samson Siasia, Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-23 team, has named his 18-man squad that will fly the country’s flag in football at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The two over-aged players in Siasia’s squad, are Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, who will be leading the team and South Africa-based goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi.... Read More

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Billionaire, Ifeanyi Ubah handed 10-game ban for slapping Mikel Obi’s brother

Billionaire and Capital Oil boss, Ifeanyi Ubah has been slammed with a 10-game ban and N2.5m fine for slapping Nigerian midfielder, Ebele Obi who is a goalkeeper for NPFL side -Heartland FC. According to a video circulating social media, the owner of the Ifeanyi Ubah Club was seen landing a slap on the Heartland goalkeeper... Read More

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Mikel Obi is the new captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Chelsea FC midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has been appointed the new captain of the Super Eagles by coach Samson Siasia. Mikel Obi takes over from CSKA Moscow winger, Ahmed Musa. Team coach, Siasia, who arrived at the decision on Wednesday night, told the team that he intends to give the captain armband to the longest... Read More

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October 16, 2015

Mikel Obi, baby-mama and the twins all in one adorable photo

Mikel Obi and his entire family were spotted in picture shared recently online. The Chelsea player and his Russian baby-mama, Olga celebrated as their twins turned one month old.

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September 19, 2015

Mikel Obi’s newborn babies make their first pout (PHOTOS)

This washes away all doubts. Mikel Obi, is the father of a set of twins by his Russian girlfriend, Olga. The proud dad showed off his twins yesterday, calling them his world. Today, his boo shared more pictures of the twins. And you just have to love the baby-pout.

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September 18, 2015

Chelsea star, Mikel Obi welcomes twin babies?

Mikel Obi posted a picture of a newborn set of twins on his Instagram page. The footballer wrote: ‘My whole world in my arms’, ‘Welcome to my world my angels’. With that caption, it is safe to say the twins are his, but with Mikel’s knack for keeping things private… we’ll leave the jury out on this one.... Read More

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August 30, 2015

Mikel Obi reportedly has two children with different women

Nigeria/Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi, has fathered two children with women he had short relationships with, the UK Mirror reports. The report says Mikel is the father of a four-year-old son and a one-year-old daughter, who was born after he met the mother at a London nightclub in 2013. The midfielder reportedly tends to the needs... Read More

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Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello: Thinking about John Mikel Obi

The question on everyones’ lips would be, why is she thinking about Mikel Obi. Surely, Mikel Obi’s girlfriend Olga’s eyes would pop out at the headline. Seriously, this is all about his dwindling career. Mikel was that young lad, a delight of the nation when at the age of 12 he made it as a... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Mourinho is just being a one-eyed hypocrite over Matic incident (PHOTOS)

by Mark Bassey When John Mikel Obi drove into Mikel Arteta last year and broke his shinpad, Jose Mourinho did not see what was wrong with it. “The tackle is a hard one, an aggressive one – but football is for men,” he stated, almost nonchalantly. Last weekend, Ashley Barnes also drove into Nemanja Matic... Read More

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February 11, 2015

Guys, John Mikel Obi wants you to try this out on Valentine’s Day (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs Who says footballers can not be die-hard romantics? For Valentine’s on Saturday, Super Eagles player and Chelsea FC midfielder, John Mikel Obi plans to treat his fiancée, Olga Diyachenko to a special delicacy… and of course a gift. The 27-year-old shared a picture of himself in the kitchen wearing an apron with... Read More

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November 19, 2014

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Nigeria vs South Africa

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Keshi has to go now This is the most obvious fact, is’t it? The Super Eagles have actually stagnated since we won the last Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. Ever since, the team has been painful to watch. Low on ideas, pace and structure. Did we honestly expect to... Read More

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