•Mikel Obi Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has called for the removal of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s qualification hopes are hanging by a thread after a draw against South Africa left the Eagles third in Group C, six points […]
•Mikel Obi (R) Manchester City legend Yaya Toure has acknowledged that former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi should have been named Africa’s best player in 2013. Mikel was considered the favorite to clinch the CAF African Player of the Year award that year, following an impressive season where he played a pivotal role in […]
•Mikel Obi, AFCON trophy and Jamie Carragher Former Super Eagles Captain Mikel Obi has blasted ex-English star Jamie Carragher for dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament. Carragher while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or said the Egyptian is at a disadvantage because of his inability...
•Victor Osimhen Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has dismissed reports that Victor Osimhen’s wage demand was the reason the deal with the English side fell through. Chelsea made a last-minute effort to sign the Super Eagles forward during the final hours of the summer transfer window, but the Premier League side could [&hel...
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