Mikel Obi – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:18:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Mikel Obi – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Chelsea Players Don’t Respect Enzo Fernandez – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-players-dont-respect-enzo-fernandez-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-players-dont-respect-enzo-fernandez-mikel-obi/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480813 Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has launched a scathing attack on club vice-captain Enzo Fernandez. This comes after the midfielder hinted at a move to Real Madrid, and fans have been reacting. Questioning Enzo’s leadership and commitment to the Blues, Mikel noted that the World Cup winner’s comments were disgraceful, especially after the club just [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-players-dont-respect-enzo-fernandez-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 Osimhen Was Disappointed To Not Join Chelsea This Summer – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-was-disappointed-to-not-join-chelsea-this-summer-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-was-disappointed-to-not-join-chelsea-this-summer-mikel-obi/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:10:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388884 Ex-Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has come out to explain why Victor Osimhen could not join the club this summer. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Chelsea and Osimhen actually compromised on a lot of things to make the move happen before deadline [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-was-disappointed-to-not-join-chelsea-this-summer-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 Mikel Obi Should Stop Talking Crap – Nicolas Jackson https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-should-stop-talking-crap-nicolas-jackson/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-should-stop-talking-crap-nicolas-jackson/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 20:10:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387881 Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson has come out to warn club legend, John Obi Mikel to shut his mouth. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is tired of African men trying to run other African men down all in the name of punditry, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-should-stop-talking-crap-nicolas-jackson/feed/ 0 I Think Osimhen Loves Chelsea – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-think-osimhen-loves-chelsea-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-think-osimhen-loves-chelsea-mikel-obi/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:10:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372102 Ex Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has come out to say that he is trying to convince Victor Osimhen to join the club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is doing everything within his power to bring the Nigerian to Stamford Bridge, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-think-osimhen-loves-chelsea-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 I’m Not A Fan Of Best XIs – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-a-fan-of-best-xis-mourinho/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-a-fan-of-best-xis-mourinho/#respond Sat, 16 Dec 2023 18:06:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364573 Roma manager, Jose Mourinho has come out to deny that he selected an all-time XI of players he’s worked with for John Obi Mikel’s podcast. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he never revealed any best XI because he has never believed in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-a-fan-of-best-xis-mourinho/feed/ 0 I Don’t Think Ronaldo Should Be Compared To Messi – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-think-ronaldo-should-be-compared-to-messi-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-think-ronaldo-should-be-compared-to-messi-mikel-obi/#respond Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:27:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=361160 Ex Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has come out to react to the Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi debate. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is a Messi fan who does not understand the comparison with Ronaldo because it is clear that the Argentine [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-think-ronaldo-should-be-compared-to-messi-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 Osimhen Must Sign For Chelsea, Saudi Arabia Shouldn’t Be An Option Now – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-must-sign-for-chelsea-saudi-arabia-shouldnt-be-an-option-now-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-must-sign-for-chelsea-saudi-arabia-shouldnt-be-an-option-now-mikel-obi/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:43:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360373 Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been told join Chelsea when he decides to leave Italy. John Obi Mikel recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is very ready to broker a move to the Blues for the Napoli hitman if he wants him to, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osimhen-must-sign-for-chelsea-saudi-arabia-shouldnt-be-an-option-now-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 I’m A Big Fan Of 2face Idibia, I Have Never Snubbed Him – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/im-a-big-fan-of-2face-idibia-i-have-never-snubbed-him-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-a-big-fan-of-2face-idibia-i-have-never-snubbed-him-mikel-obi/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:06:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352036 Ex Chelsea star, Mikel Obi has finally come out to address the long-standing rumor about his alleged beef with 2baba. Recall that the controversy began years ago when news circulated that Mikel Obi had snubbed 2baba’s handshake at a London club in 2006, and fans have been reacting. A fan simply asked him on Instagram, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-a-big-fan-of-2face-idibia-i-have-never-snubbed-him-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 Argentina Can Still Go All The Way In Qatar – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/argentina-can-still-go-all-the-way-in-qatar-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/argentina-can-still-go-all-the-way-in-qatar-mikel-obi/#respond Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:44:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=336734 Ex-Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi has come out to say that he still believes Argentina will go all the way in Qatar. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, their result vs Saudi Arabia doesn’t change his mind about the team because he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/argentina-can-still-go-all-the-way-in-qatar-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 I Love Olga Diyachenko To The Moon And Back – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-love-olga-diyachenko-to-the-moon-and-back-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-love-olga-diyachenko-to-the-moon-and-back-mikel-obi/#respond Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:40:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312449 Ex-Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has come out to celebrate his Russian partner, Olga Diyachenko. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he loves her more than words can describe and he wishes her many more years on earth. His words, “Happy birthday my [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-love-olga-diyachenko-to-the-moon-and-back-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 I Thank Kuwait SC For The Faith Shown In Me – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-kuwait-sc-for-the-faith-shown-in-me-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-kuwait-sc-for-the-faith-shown-in-me-mikel-obi/#respond Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:28:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299252 Ex Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has come out to vow to help his new club, Kuwait SC to achieve their targets for the new season. He recently revealed that he is very happy after signing for the club and he looks forward to a successful campaign with them. According to him, he is very [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-kuwait-sc-for-the-faith-shown-in-me-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 I Feel Honored To Be A Youth Ambassador In Nigeria – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-honored-to-be-a-youth-ambassador-in-nigeria-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-honored-to-be-a-youth-ambassador-in-nigeria-mikel-obi/#respond Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:16:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297821 Ex-Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has come out to say that he’ll inspire athletes in Nigeria as a youth ambassador. He recently revealed that he feels very honoured after receiving the appointment. According to him, it is a great feeling to be a youth ambassador in Nigeria, and he is pleased with his current [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-honored-to-be-a-youth-ambassador-in-nigeria-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 Invite President, Governors To Commission Projects Not Celebrities — Dino Melaye Blasts Yahaya https://www.theinfostride.com/invite-president-governors-to-commission-projects-not-celebrities-dino-melaye-blasts-yahaya/ https://www.theinfostride.com/invite-president-governors-to-commission-projects-not-celebrities-dino-melaye-blasts-yahaya/#respond Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:30:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297725 Senator Dino Melaye who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District at the 8th National Assembly has mocked the State Governor, Yahaya Bello for inviting celebrities to Kogi unlike his counterparts who invite prominent men for commissioning of projects. InfoStride News recalls that the former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, last week met with the governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/invite-president-governors-to-commission-projects-not-celebrities-dino-melaye-blasts-yahaya/feed/ 0 2023 Presidency: No Better Youth To Lead Nigeria Than Yahaya Bello — Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-no-better-youth-to-lead-nigeria-than-yahaya-bello-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-no-better-youth-to-lead-nigeria-than-yahaya-bello-mikel-obi/#respond Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297212 Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has said no better youth to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari than Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. Mikel, who currently plies his trade with Stoke City, England made the remark during a courtesy call on the governor. The former Chelsea star said Nigeria has come of age to produce [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-no-better-youth-to-lead-nigeria-than-yahaya-bello-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 Conte Froze Me Out Even When Chelsea Backed Me – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/conte-froze-me-out-even-when-chelsea-backed-me-mikel-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/conte-froze-me-out-even-when-chelsea-backed-me-mikel-obi/#respond Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:30:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288249 Ex Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has come out to talk about how he got punished by former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte for deciding to represent Nigeria at the 2016 Olympics. Mikel recently revealed that he was shocked to see how a manager who just got appointed would ask him to choose between his club [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/conte-froze-me-out-even-when-chelsea-backed-me-mikel-obi/feed/ 0 Mikel Obi Made Life Difficult For Watford – Hughes https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-made-life-difficult-for-watford-hughes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-made-life-difficult-for-watford-hughes/#respond Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:29:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=282672 Watford midfielder, Will Hughes has come out to say that John Obi Mikel made things difficult for his team in their recent championship game. Hughes recently revealed that Watford struggled in the game because of the brilliant performance displayed by the 33-year-old. According to him, Stoke’s formation caused his club several problems, so the players [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-made-life-difficult-for-watford-hughes/feed/ 0 Mikel Obi Has Made Stoke City Stronger – Michael O’Neill https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-has-made-stoke-city-stronger-michael-oneill/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-has-made-stoke-city-stronger-michael-oneill/#respond Sat, 21 Nov 2020 18:54:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=275229 Stoke City manager, Michael O’Neill has come out to say that John Obi Mikel has made the club stronger with his role. Michael recently revealed that Mikel has been solid with his defensive performances for Stoke and his impact is very noticed. According to him, the number of clean sheets the club has had since [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-has-made-stoke-city-stronger-michael-oneill/feed/ 0 I’m Open To A Return To England – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/im-open-to-a-return-to-england-mikel-obi/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:55:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=261528 Super Eagles legend, John Obi Mikel has come out to say that he is open to a return to England in the future. According to him, if there are English clubs that need his services, he would not be opposed to an idea of a return to the best league in the world. He added [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi Flaunts Stunning Family Picture To Mark His 33rd Birthday https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-flaunts-stunning-family-picture-to-mark-his-33rd-birthday/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:01:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=253497 Ex-Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi is celebrating his 33rd birthday today. To mark his special day, he simply flaunted a picture with his twin daughters, Ava and Mia amid the lockdown. Check it out, Lovely.

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]]> Mikel Obi Fails To Make Michael Essien’s African Team Of The Decade https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-fails-to-make-michael-essiens-african-team-of-the-decade/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:20:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244121 Ex Chelsea and Ex-Ghana international, Michael Essien has revealed his African Team of the Decade, and it excludes Mikel John Obi. Mikel Obi, who lifted the EPL with Chelsea in 2010 and 2015, won the UCL and UEL in 2012 and 2013 respectively, not forgetting the Afcon 2013 title, was not included due to Yaya [...]

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]]> Hazard Can Do Anything With The Ball – Mikel https://www.theinfostride.com/hazard-can-do-anything-with-the-ball-mikel/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 23:41:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241179 Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has hailed ex Chelsea team-mate, Eden Hazard’s talent while questioning his work ethic. According to Mikel, Hazard’s natural ability is insane and Lampard was the hardest working player he had come in contact with. Obi said that even if Hazard did not like to train hard, he’ll always [...]

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]]> I Grew Up Idolising Players Like Ahmed Musa And Mikel – Chukwueze https://www.theinfostride.com/i-grew-up-idolising-players-like-ahmed-musa-and-mikel-chukwueze/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:11:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237303 Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze has said he is fulfilled and grateful to feature for the Nigeria national team. After playing well at U17 level, the youngster is still doing well, winning the Nigeria Football Federation’s Young Player of the Year award last year. Samuel was part of Gernot Rohr’s squad for the 2019 Africa Cup [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi, Olga Diyachenko Share Loved Up Photo https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-olga-diyachenko-share-loved-up-photo/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:18:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235947 Ex Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has flaunted a loved-up picture of himself and his partner, Olga Diyachenko lounging together. See the picture, Cute. The Nigerian footballer who is currently playing for Turkish club, Trabzonspor announced his retirement from international football after the recent AFCON.

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]]> Burundi Is Proof That Nigeria’s Group Is Not An Easy One – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/burundi-is-proof-that-nigerias-group-is-not-an-easy-one-mikel-obi/ Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:35:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235067 Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has hailed Burundi for their fight against Nigeria in the AFCON Group B opener at the Alexandria Stadium. The Afcon debutants put up a spirited display against Nigeria even if the African giant ended up winning by a lone goal Reacting to the game, Mikel hailed his opponents and [...]

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]]> Conte Stopped Using Me After I Played At The 2016 Olympics – Mikel https://www.theinfostride.com/conte-stopped-using-me-after-i-played-at-the-2016-olympics-mikel/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 20:03:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234719 Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has revealed that ex Chelsea manager Antonio Conte kept him out of his squad after he decided to play for Dream Team VI at the 2016 Olympics. John Obi Mikel was called up by coach Samson Siasia for Nigeria’s campaign in Rio de Janeiro and he was the leader [...]

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]]> I Don’t See Leaders At Chelsea – Mikel https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-see-leaders-at-chelsea-mikel/ Sun, 19 May 2019 21:40:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233017 Chelsea have no leaders and are lacking inspirational footballers in the team, according to ex player, John Obi Mikel. Mikel is known to have played for the London club when the team was filled with big name players like Frank Lampard, John Terry and Didier Drogba. He spent over 10 years in west London, winning [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi Out Injured Till Next Season https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-out-injured-till-next-season/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:58:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=220510 Mikel Obi has been ruled out of action until the end of the season with a muscle injury. Mikel has been a key component for his Tianjin TEDA side in the Chinese Super League (CSL) but is set to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a reoccurring injury. Super Eagles head coach [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi Needs To Get Back In Shape – Gernot Rohr https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-needs-to-get-back-in-shape-gernot-rohr/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:22:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214473 John Obi Mikel has withdrawn his name from contention for the Super Eagles’ squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles next month. Mikel, who captained the side at the World Cup in Russia earlier this year, will not travel to the island nation from his base in China, where he plays for [...]

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]]> Pogba Should Keep Some Comments To Himself – Scholes https://www.theinfostride.com/pogba-should-keep-some-comments-to-himself-scholes/ Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:27:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214325 It’s all about spin, I guess. Spin, and how you view the person doing the talking. Paul Pogba came out after Manchester United’s 3-2 defeat at Brighton and, as I saw it, took the loss on the chin. “The attitude that we had was not like we wanted to beat them,” he said. “They had [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi Needs Time To Get Fit Again – Gernot Rohr https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-needs-time-to-get-fit-again-gernot-rohr/ Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:23:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214184 John Obi Mikel has withdrawn his name from contention for the Super Eagles' squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles next month. Mikel, who captained the side at the World Cup in Russia earlier this year, will not travel to the island nation from his base in China, where he plays for [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi Is A Real Leader – Gernot Rohr https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-is-a-real-leader-gernot-rohr/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 13:18:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210235 Gernot Rohr has said that he was “very surprised” to learn that captain John Obi Mikel played their decisive World Cup game against Argentina while his father sat kidnapped. The former Chelsea player was contacted just hours before kickoff and told to remain silent, so he took to the field in St Petersburg having told [...]

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]]> I Was Very Surprised To Hear About Mikel’s Father Kidnap – Gernot Rohr https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-very-surprised-to-hear-about-mikels-father-kidnap-gernot-rohr/ Wed, 04 Jul 2018 11:24:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210082 Gernot Rohr has said that he was “very surprised” to learn that captain John Obi Mikel played their decisive World Cup game against Argentina while his father sat kidnapped. The former Chelsea player was contacted just hours before kickoff and told to remain silent, so he took to the field in St Petersburg having told [...]

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]]> I Don’t Understand How We Did Not Get A Second Penalty – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-understand-how-we-did-not-get-a-second-penalty-mikel-obi/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 22:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209723 John Obi Mikel was left confused and frustrated after Marcos Rojo was not whistled for “a clear handball” late in the Super Eagles World Cup-ending 2-1 loss to Argentina. With the match tied 1-1 and Nigeria finding space between the Argentina backline, Rojo went for a headed clearance that deflected off his hand and led [...]

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]]> Marcos Rojo’s Handball Was Very Clear – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/marcos-rojos-handball-was-very-clear-mikel-obi/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:13:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209609 John Obi Mikel was left confused and frustrated after Marcos Rojo was not whistled for “a clear handball” late in the Super Eagles World Cup-ending 2-1 loss to Argentina. With the match tied 1-1 and Nigeria finding space between the Argentina backline, Rojo went for a headed clearance that deflected off his hand and led [...]

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]]> Mourinho Knows Me Very Well – Mikel https://www.theinfostride.com/mourinho-knows-me-very-well-mikel/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:25:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209359 Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi says he will play anywhere on the pitch if that is what it takes to help the Super Eagles win. Chatter in the media and among fans after the Croatia loss has been that Gernot Rohr wrongly deployed Mikel as an attacking rather than a defensive midfielder in the 2-0 [...]

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]]> I Will Play Anywhere On The Pitch For Us To Win – Mikel https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-play-anywhere-on-the-pitch-for-us-to-win-mikel/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:46:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209217 Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi says he will play anywhere on the pitch if that is what it takes to help the Super Eagles win. Chatter in the media and among fans after the Croatia loss has been that Gernot Rohr wrongly deployed Mikel as an attacking rather than a defensive midfielder in the 2-0 [...]

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]]> The Weather Affected The Team – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/the-weather-affected-the-team-mikel-obi/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 01:19:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208184 Mikel Obi has blamed the transportation arrangements for the Super Eagles which involved a 1hr 30mins drive from their hotel as a factor responsible for the defeat to Czech Republic in a friendly played on Wednesday, June 6. In a tweet by journalist Oma Akatugba, Mikel reportedly revealed that the transportation to the stadium affected [...]

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]]> I Am Looking Forward To Captaining Nigeria In Russia — Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-looking-forward-to-captaining-nigeria-in-russia-mikel-obi/ Tue, 29 May 2018 19:26:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207557 Mikel Obi has expressed his sheer delight at teaming up with Super Eagles squad in their 2018 FIFA World Cup preparations camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Mikel said he was anticipating leading leading the team to the Russia World Cup in the summer. “I am happy to be here. It is a huge privilege to [...]

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]]> It Is A Huge Privilege To Play With The Super Eagles — Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-a-huge-privilege-to-play-with-the-super-eagles-mikel-obi/ Mon, 28 May 2018 01:34:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207517 Mikel Obi has expressed his sheer delight at teaming up with Super Eagles squad in their 2018 FIFA World Cup preparations camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Mikel said he was anticipating leading leading the team to the Russia World Cup in the summer. “I am happy to be here. It is a huge privilege to [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi Hails Eden Hazard https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-hails-eden-hazard/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:05:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202142 Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has congratulated Eden Hazard for making his 200th Premier League appearance for the London-based side. Mikel and Hazard were teammates at Stamford Bridge from when the Belgian joined in 2012 to the departure of the Nigerian in 2017. The Super Eagles captain posted a message on his Instagram to [...]

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]]> Super Eagles Had Players Who Could Make A Difference – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/super-eagles-had-players-who-could-make-a-difference-mikel-obi/ Wed, 11 Oct 2017 17:58:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185020 Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Zambia on Saturday was a massive tactical duel, not particularly pleasing on the eye, and left anxious home fans pissed until Alex Iwobi struck on 73 minutes. Many supporters went into the World Cup qualifying game feeling the worst, while praying for the Super Eagles not to collapse, so to speak. [...]

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]]> I’m Still Not Hundred Percent Yet – Mikel Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/im-still-not-hundred-percent-yet-mikel-obi/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:24:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181133 After Nigeria’s comprehensive thrashing of African champions Cameroon in World Cup qualifying on Friday, captain John Mikel Obi has promised that the Super Eagles can defeat any team in Africa if they play to their potential. “The players are very intelligent players, they listen a lot and we all work together as a team,” he [...]

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]]> Victor Moses, Mikel Obi Will Return Against Cameroon – Gernot Rohr https://www.theinfostride.com/victor-moses-mikel-obi-will-return-against-cameroon-gernot-rohr/ Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179378 Gernort Rohr has cme out to say that Super Eagles stars Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi will return for the double header against Cameroon. Nigeria face Cameroon first at home in Uyo on Friday, September 1 and the return leg in Yaounde on Monday, September 4 in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ahead of [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi’s Twins Begin Nursery School https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obis-twins-begin-nursery-school/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:01:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174060 Twin daughters of Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi have resumed nursery school in China. Mikel’s partner Olga Diyachenko and their twin daughters have relocated to China to be with the midfielder who plays for Tianjin TEDA. The 30-year-old shared a photo of him and Diyachenko taking their daughters to school. “First day going to [...]

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]]> Super Eagles Set For South Africa Clash https://www.theinfostride.com/super-eagles-set-for-south-africa-clash/ Sat, 03 Jun 2017 09:16:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167122 Nigeria kick-off their quest for a berth in the 2019 ANC on Saturday in Uyo after failing to make it to the last two editions in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Sacrilege for the west Africans considering how football crazy the country is and that they have appeared in 17 previous competitions and five World Cups. [...]

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]]> Victor Moses’ Absence For Corsica Explained https://www.theinfostride.com/victor-moses-absence-for-corsica-explained/ Sat, 13 May 2017 17:08:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164696 The fear that Nigeria head coach Gernor Rohr may have snubbed some of the country’s big names like Victor Moses and Ogenyi Onazi has been explained. Rohr named a 25-man roster for the camping in the French region of Corsica and Paris without big guns like Mikel John Obi, Carl Ikeme, Ogenyi Onazi, Victor Moses, [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi To Play AFCON Qualifier Against South Africa? https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-to-play-afcon-qualifier-against-south-africa/ Thu, 04 May 2017 11:33:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163867 Captain of the Super Eagles John Mikel Obi could be ready for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash against South Africa on Saturday, June 10. Mikel Obi took to his Instagram to reveal that he has had surgery in a London hospital for an inguinal hernia which many thought would rule him out [...]

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]]> Brown Ideye Joins Mikel Obi In China https://www.theinfostride.com/brown-ideye-joins-mikel-obi-in-china/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 01:45:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157476 Brown Ideye has become the latest Nigerian to head to the Chinese Super League, after joining Tianjin Teda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 28-year-old has left Greek club Olympiakos to sign a three-year deal. He will play alongside Super Eagles team-mate John Mikel Obi and Gabon international Malick Evouna. Chinese Super [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi Loses Another Game With New Club, Tianjin TEDA https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-loses-another-game-with-new-club-tianjin-teda/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:44:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154150 John Obi Mikel is not enjoying a fine start to his career in China, losing his third game for new club Tianjin TEDA. Although it’s just pre-season, Mikel has now lost two games for the side he signed for in the January transfer window. Mikel joined Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA from Chelsea in [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi Is A Chelsea Legend – Terry https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-is-a-chelsea-legend-terry/ Sat, 07 Jan 2017 06:07:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153408 John Terry has sparked a huge debate on Twitter and among football enthusiast by refereeing to John Mikel Obi as a Chelsea legend. Following Mikel Obi’s move to Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA, Terry took to his Instagram to share a message for his former teammate where he called him a legend. “I would [...]

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