Tag: Mikel
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Mikel Obi speaks on England clash with Super Eagles
Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has spoken ahead of Nigeria international friendly with England. The China based midfielder, who also talked about the Super Eagles chances at the World Cup, said the England match with serve a good test for Gernot Rohr’s men. Mikel said this in a question and answer session with his…
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Mikel, Moses nominated for 2017/2018 Nigeria pitch awards
Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi; and Premier League club Chelsea’s winger, Victor Moses, were on Wednesday nominated for the Nigeria Pitch Awards for 2017/2018. Obi currently plies his trade as a midfielder for Chinese club Tianjin TEDA. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the awards in its 5th edition will hold later in…
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Serbia vs Nigeria: Why Mikel’s absence is good – Siasia
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has seen some positives in captain Mikel Obi’s inability to play against Poland and Serbia in the two international friendly games. He said Mikel’s absence will help coach Gernot Rohr to try other players in his position. He said the unavailability of the China-based star does not matter much…
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I moved to China in the interest of Nigeria – Mikel
Super Eagles captain and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has explained his recent move to the Chinese Premier League to team up with Tianjin Teda. He said the move was primarily done to aid Nigeria’s push to be at the 2018 World Cup in Brazil. Mikel was frozen out of the first team picture…