Trabzonspor midfielder, Mikel Obi, was forced to hold back the tears while speaking about the racial abuse he and his family suffered on social media after his team’s 2-1 win against Fenerbahce on Saturday in the Turkish Super Lig. In…
Mikel unfazed by Lampard’s success (Punch)
Mikel Obi is unfazed by Frank Lampard’s success in management, according to 61 Saat. Mikel shared the dressing room with Lampard for all of his 11-year stay at Chelsea. Blues legend, Lampard, was appointed as Chelsea manager at the start…
Fans bid farewell to Mikel (Punch)
Nigerians have commended the decision of Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi, to quit international football after the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Mikel, who has won a total of 89 caps for Nigeria, on Sunday, said he would…
This is my last AFCON – Mikel (Punch)
Captain John Mikel Obi has vowed to make his last Africa Cup of Nations one to remember for Nigeria and believes his presence in the squad could be a crucial factor in their bid for success. The midfielder, 32, concedes…
Asisat Oshoala: First Nigerian woman to score at UEFA Champions League final
It’s a fact that the men get all the hype for their part in the UEFA Champions League final and football generally but did you know that a Nigerian woman played and scored at the UEFA Women’s Champions League final?…
I’ll be back in the Super Eagles – Mikel Obi (Guardian)
Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi, has stated that he will return to the national team and hopefully be at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019. The 31-year-old has been missing in action for the senior team since his…
Mikel Obi launches football foundation in Nigeria (Guardian)
Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, Sunday launched his football foundation in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch, the former Chelsea FC star said he is hoping to use the ‘Mikel Obi Foundation’ to discover new talents for the game across…
APC crisis: Buhari, Osibanjo, Tinubu, Govs meet next week to determine Oshiomhole’s fate (Punch) * No political gang-up can stop Sanwo-Olu – Lagos APC (Nation)
APC crisis: Buhari, Osibanjo, Tinubu, Govs meet next week to determine Oshiomhole’s fate (Punch) Barring any last minute changes, a leadership meeting of the All Progressives Congress will hold next week to determine the fate of the embattled National Chairman…