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Mikel, Yakubu Tip Morocco For AFCON Glory

Mikel, Yakubu Tip Morocco For AFCON Glory

Two former Super Eagles stars, Mikel Obi and Yakubu Aiyegbeni, have both tipped the host of 35th Africa Cup of Nations starting this weekend, Morocco, to lift their second title after winning the AFCON last…

AFCON 2025: Mikel Obi Urges Positivity Amid Chelle’s Unpaid Wages

AFCON 2025: Mikel Obi Urges Positivity Amid Chelle’s Unpaid Wages

John Mikel Obi has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the Nigerian Football Federation’s unpaid wages to Eric Chelle. Last week, reports emerged that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has yet to pay the salary…

Nigerian Journalist Warns Against Mikel Obi Running For NFF President

Nigerian Journalist Warns Against Mikel Obi Running For NFF President

A prominent Nigerian journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, has raised questions on whether Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi is truly qualified to lead the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). New Telegraph had earlier reported that John Obi Mikel’s…

Corruption Has To Stop In Nigerian Football – Mikel Obi

Corruption Has To Stop In Nigerian Football – Mikel Obi

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has condemned the corruption plaguing Nigerian football, insisting that it must be completely eradicated if the game is to move forward. Speaking on his ObiOne podcast in a…

W’Cup Playoff: Mikel Obi Hails Osimhen For S’Eagle’s Revival

W’Cup Playoff: Mikel Obi Hails Osimhen For S’Eagle’s Revival

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has showered special praise on Victor Osimhen for rising to the occasion to ensure that Nigerians could still dream of their team playing at next year’s World Cup. Last month, Osimhen…

Osimhen Wants To Join Chelsea – Mikel

Osimhen Wants To Join Chelsea – Mikel

Former Chelsea and Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikel has indicated that Napoli star, Victor Osimhen ‘wants to join Chelsea’ ahead of the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old Nigerian striker is widely expected to leave…

AFCON Draw: Mikel, Drogba, Mane, Hakimi Named ‘Star-Studded’ Assistants

AFCON Draw: Mikel, Drogba, Mane, Hakimi Named ‘Star-Studded’ Assistants

Former Super Eagles captain and professional footballer, John Mikel Obi, is one of the previous and current players asked to serve as assistants for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final draw in Cote…

Mikel Obi names laziest player he worked with

Mikel Obi names laziest player he worked with

Former Super Eagles star, John Mikel Obi, has retired from football, but still finds time to reveal several events that the sports world was unaware of. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner has revealed…

Former Super Eagles Skipper, Mikel Obi, hangs his boots at 35

Former Super Eagles Skipper, Mikel Obi, hangs his boots at 35

    Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea Football club defensive Midfielder, John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from professional football after 20 years. Obi hung his boots at the prime age of 35…